Between Force And Stillness パブリックアート彫刻 by Yuan Zhuang

Between Force And Stillness パブリックアート彫刻 by Yuan Zhuang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in ファインアート・アートインスタレーションデザイン Competition Category.

鉄ファインアート· 2026

Between Force And Stillness パブリックアート彫刻

by Yuan Zhuang

A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in ファインアート Category

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The Design

About Between Force And Stillness パブリックアート彫刻

『Between Force and Stillness』は、中国・北京の国家テニスセンターのために制作されたパブリック彫刻である。本作品は、垂直軸に沿って配置された24個の球体状ユニットによってテニスのフォルムを解釈し、自然のリズムと循環する時間を喚起する。その構成は、動と静が相互に依存し合うものとして理解される道教思想に着想を得ている。素材にはFRP（繊維強化プラスチック）、大理石、耐候性自動車用塗料、照明などの混合媒体を用いている。モジュール構造を採用することで、分割輸送と現地での組み立てが可能となっている。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鉄賞

Between Force And Stillness パブリックアート彫刻は、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。Between Force And Stillness パブリックアート彫刻は、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。Between Force And Stillness パブリックアート彫刻は、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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