IAPLC 2021 World Ranking Announcement - World Ranking 0034 - Winning Work
The Phantom Castle
Author: Yimmay Feng / China
Aquarium Size/W90xD55xH45 (cm)
Aquatic Plants
Updating
Fish & Invertebrates
Updating
AWARDS
World Ranking 0034 Winning Work IAPLC 2021
Comments from Mr. Gireg Allain (France)
It was really difficult to choose the best aquarium. In the first 10-20 selections, the realisations were all very close, and each had very good qualities, often in very different styles. But this one caught my eye at first glance. Then, as selections and notations went on, it was always there... my eye just couldn't leave this aquarium. And then I realised, it was the movement of this composition that attracted me. The whole revolved perfectly. It reminded me of the Hokusai wave... taking the eye around the whole ensemble, and this movement of ideal proportions totally captivated me. Of course, although it's very important, this was only general impression, and it was still important to look at the detail of the composition. At first glance, you see an imaginary, fantastic landscape, but when you look closely, everything is actually very natural. The "wave" seems as if it is levitating and this is where you see the technical mastery. The use of the Dragon Stones is really perfect. The right side itself seems to reproduce the rebound of the "wave" and its spray whilst still remaining totally credi-ble. The natural impression is realised by the meticulous placing and use of rocks, but also by the excellent planting. The Hemianthus covers the whole landscape most harmoniously and in a very natural way. We can see that the aquarium was not made recently, and therefore all works well. Finally, the few Paracheirodon innesi animate the decor beautifully without being too present.
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