Between Force And Stillness Tepan Tlachihualli Teixpan Moittani by Yuan Zhuang

Between Force And Stillness Tepan Tlachihualli Teixpan Moittani by Yuan Zhuang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli in Toltecayotl ihuan Toltecayotl Tlatlaliliztli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

TepoztliToltecayotl· 2026

Between Force And Stillness Tepan Tlachihualli Teixpan Moittani

by Yuan Zhuang

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli Winner in Toltecayotl Category

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The Design

About Between Force And Stillness Tepan Tlachihualli Teixpan Moittani

Between Force and Stillness ce hueyi teixpan tlachihualli in omochiuh ipampa ce hueyi altepetl tenis calli ompa Beijing, China. Inin tequitl quinextia ce tenis ixiptla ica cempoalli ihuan nahui yahualtic tlamantli in motecpanque itech ce moquetzani tlahtolmecayotl, quilnamiquiltia in yuhqui yolizmatiliztli ihuan in cahuitl in mocuepa mocuepa. Inin tlachihualli quicui itlanemililiz Daoismo, campa in olini ihuan in tlacactoc momati quen monequiltia ce ihuan occe. Miec tlamantli tlachihualoni mocui, iuhqui fiberglass, tepoztetl marmol, tlapalli ipampa carros in ahmo quipopoloa ehecatl quiahuitl, ihuan tlahuilli. Inin tlachihualli momachiotia ipan tlamantli in huel monononcuahuica ihuan zatepan mocentlalia ompa canin moquetzaz.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli

Between Force And Stillness Tepan Tlachihualli Teixpan Moittani ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli, tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli dizayno in quitlalia in tlen monequi ipan tequitl ihuan tlachihualiztli in quimaca in cualli tlachihualli. In quicuicah Tepoztli quinextia in hueyi tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ihuelitiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Between Force And Stillness Tepan Tlachihualli Teixpan Moittani ca tlazohtli, mahuiztic, yancuic ihuan motequiuhtia. Ni dizayno in quicuic Tepoztli quihuelitia in tlamatiliztli ihuan quipia chicahualiztli tlen tepoztli. Between Force And Stillness Tepan Tlachihualli Teixpan Moittani quicualtia in nemiliztli ihuan quihuelitia in cemanahuac ica cualli.

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