Between Force And Stillness Javna skulptura by Yuan Zhuang

Between Force And Stillness Javna skulptura by Yuan Zhuang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Željezna nagrada A' Design Award in Likovna Umjetnost i Umjetničke Instalacije Competition Category.

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Between Force And Stillness Javna skulptura

by Yuan Zhuang

Željezna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Likovna Umjetnost Category

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The Design

About Between Force And Stillness Javna skulptura

Između sile i mirovanja je javna skulptura stvorena za nacionalni teniski centar u Pekingu, u Kini. Djelo interpretira teniski oblik kroz 24 sferne jedinice raspoređene duž vertikalne osi, evocirajući prirodni ritam i ciklično vrijeme. Kompozicija se oslanja na daoističku misao, u kojoj se kretanje i mirovanje shvaćaju kao međusobno ovisni. Korišteni su miješani mediji, uključujući stakloplastiku, mramor, automobilsku boju otpornu na vremenske uvjete i rasvjetu. Modularna konstrukcija omogućuje odvojeni transport i montažu na licu mjesta.

The Recognition

About the Željezna nagrada A' Design Award

Between Force And Stillness Javna skulptura je pobjednik Željezne nagrade A' Design Award, prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje dobrim dizajnima što ispunjavaju profesionalne i industrijske zahtjeve očekivane od dobro dizajniranih kreacija. Željezni pobjednici pokazuju veliku vještinu, visoku specijalizaciju, stručno razumijevanje i kreativne kapacitete svojih stvaratelja. Očekuje se da Between Force And Stillness Javna skulptura bude visoko cijenjena, voljena i njegovana kreacija koja je praktična i inovativna. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Željeznu nagradu A' Design Award integrira najbolje industrijske prakse i ima kompetentne tehničke karakteristike povezane sa znanjem i talentom. Between Force And Stillness Javna skulptura se poštuje zbog svoje temeljitosti i dizajniran je da pruži poboljšanja kvalitete života koja pomažu da svijet postane bolje mjesto.

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