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Between Force And Stillness Skulptur im öffentlichen Raum by Yuan Zhuang

Between Force And Stillness Skulptur im öffentlichen Raum by Yuan Zhuang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in Eisen in Bildende Kunst Competition Category.


EisenBildende Kunst· 2026

Between Force And Stillness Skulptur im öffentlichen Raum

by Yuan Zhuang

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Bildende Kunst Category

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The Design

About Between Force And Stillness Skulptur im öffentlichen Raum

Between Force and Stillness ist eine Skulptur im öffentlichen Raum, die für ein nationales Tenniszentrum in Peking, China, geschaffen wurde. Das Werk interpretiert eine Tennisform durch 24 kugelförmige Einheiten, die entlang einer vertikalen Achse angeordnet sind und natürlichen Rhythmus sowie zyklische Zeit heraufbeschwören. Die Komposition greift auf daoistisches Gedankengut zurück, in dem Bewegung und Stille als wechselseitig voneinander abhängig verstanden werden. Es kommen verschiedene Materialien zum Einsatz, darunter Fiberglas, Marmor, witterungsbeständiger Autolack und Beleuchtung. Die modulare Bauweise ermöglicht einen separaten Transport und die Montage vor Ort.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Between Force And Stillness Skulptur im öffentlichen Raum ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Between Force And Stillness Skulptur im öffentlichen Raum wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Between Force And Stillness Skulptur im öffentlichen Raum wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Created for the China National Tennis Center 2024, this sculpture interprets a tennis form through 24 spheres that evoke natural rhythm and cyclical time. “Force and Stillness” explores the dialectic between motion and quiet, echoing Chinese philosophy on dynamic force and balanced calm. It presents a fusion of modern competition and ancient wisdom, offering a cultural tribute within an international sports setting.
Dimensions & Packaging
Work Type: Physical Sculpture

Overall Dimensions:
Height: 2500 mm × Base: 1500 mm × 1500 mm

Components:
A total of 24 tennis ball–shaped units, arranged along a vertical axis

Year: 2024

Materials:
Mixed media (fiberglass, automotive paint, marble, LED lighting, etc.)

Structural & Technical Features:
Vertical structural design emphasizing visual tension and rhythmic composition

The base provides stable support, suitable for indoor or semi-outdoor display

Modular construction for ease of transportation, installation, and maintenance

Packaging & Transportation:
The artwork is transported using customized protective packaging. The spherical units and main structure can be shipped separately, with final assembly and calibration carried out on-site to reduce transportation risk and improve installation efficiency.
Tags
Public Sculpture, Abstract Sculpture, Art Sculpture, Art Installation
Production Technology
Mixed media including marble fiberglass and weather resistant metal automotive paint suitable for outdoor use.
Design Challenge
The key challenge was translating abstract Daoist concepts into a public art form that could be intuitively understood within a fast paced sports environment. The project needed to balance expressive form with structural safety weather resistance and efficient installation while remaining clear and engaging for diverse international audiences.
Research
The project investigates site oriented public art within a national level sports venue during an international tennis event. Through site observation pedestrian flow analysis and material testing it explores how public art can support spatial identification cultural communication and emotional guidance for large scale audiences. Drawing from Daoist philosophy the study translates the balance of movement and stillness into a modular sculptural system suitable for long term public display.
Inspiration
The inspiration for “FORCE AND STILLNESS” comes from the Dao De Jing, which sees movement and stillness as mutually dependent forces. Movement conveys change and energy, while stillness offers balance and calm, and their harmony reflects the order of nature. The 24 spheres symbolize natural rhythm and cyclical time. Through a static tennis form, the work expresses this motion,quiet dialectic and connects the dynamic spirit of a tennis event with China’s enduring cultural heritage.
Project Duration
Core Area of Beijing Olympic Park, China
Operation Flow
Visitors experience the sculpture through movement and pause as they approach walk around and observe it from multiple distances. The work guides emotional rhythm within the space rather than requiring direct interaction.
Team Members
Yuan Zhuang

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