Ferro Belle Arti · 2026
Between Force And Stillness Scultura pubblica
by Yuan Zhuang
- A' Design Award di Ferro 2026 in Belle Arti
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 4,352
- Verification code 75E309BD43 · Verify this award
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About Between Force And Stillness Scultura pubblica
Between Force and Stillness è una scultura pubblica realizzata per un centro nazionale di tennis a Pechino, in Cina. L'opera interpreta la forma di una pallina da tennis attraverso 24 unità sferiche disposte lungo un asse verticale, evocando il ritmo naturale e la ciclicità del tempo. La composizione si ispira al pensiero taoista, secondo cui movimento e quiete sono interdipendenti. Sono impiegate tecniche miste, tra cui vetroresina, marmo, vernice automobilistica resistente agli agenti atmosferici e illuminazione. La costruzione modulare consente la spedizione separata e il montaggio in loco.
About the A' Design Award di Ferro
Between Force And Stillness Scultura pubblica ha vinto l'A' Design Award di Ferro, un riconoscimento prestigioso conferito a buoni design che soddisfano i requisiti professionali e industriali attesi da creazioni ben progettate. I vincitori di Ferro dimostrano la grande abilità, l'elevata specializzazione, la comprensione esperta e la capacità creativa dei loro creatori. Ci si aspetta che Between Force And Stillness Scultura pubblica sia una creazione molto apprezzata, ammirata e amata, pratica e innovativa. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award di Ferro integra le migliori pratiche del settore e ha caratteristiche tecniche competenti legate a know-how e talento. Between Force And Stillness Scultura pubblica è rispettato per la sua accuratezza ed è progettato per offrire miglioramenti della qualità della vita che aiutano a rendere il mondo un posto migliore.
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- 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.
