Between Force And Stillness Sanamu ya Umma by Yuan Zhuang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Sanaa Nzuri na Usakinishaji wa Sanaa Competition Category.
ChumaSanaa Nzuri· 2026
Between Force And Stillness Sanamu ya Umma
by Yuan Zhuang
Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award Winner in Sanaa Nzuri Category
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About Between Force And Stillness Sanamu ya Umma
Between Force and Stillness ni sanamu ya umma iliyoundwa kwa ajili ya kituo cha kitaifa cha tenisi mjini Beijing, China. Kazi hii inafasiri umbo la tenisi kupitia vitengo 24 vya umbo la duara vilivyopangwa kando ya mhimili wima, ikiibua mdundo wa asili na wakati wa mzunguko. Muundo huu unatokana na fikra za Kidao, ambapo mwendo na utulivu vinaeleweka kuwa vinategemeana. Vifaa mchanganyiko vimetumika, vikiwemo fiberglass, marumaru, rangi ya magari inayostahimili hali ya hewa na taa. Ujenzi wa moduli unaruhusu usafirishaji tofauti na uunganishaji papo hapo eneo la kazi.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award
Between Force And Stillness Sanamu ya Umma ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima unaotolewa kwa miundo mizuri inayokidhi mahitaji ya kitaalamu na ya kiviwanda yanayotarajiwa kutoka kwa kazi zilizobuniwa vizuri. Washindi wa Chuma huonyesha ustadi mkubwa, utaalamu wa hali ya juu, uelewa wa kitaalamu na uwezo wa kibunifu wa waumbaji wao. Between Force And Stillness Sanamu ya Umma inatarajiwa kuwa kazi inayothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambayo ni ya vitendo na bunifu. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Chuma ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora za tasnia na una sifa za kiufundi zenye uwezo zilizounganishwa na ujuzi na kipaji. Between Force And Stillness Sanamu ya Umma inaheshimiwa kwa uangalifu wake na imebuniwa kutoa maboresho ya ubora wa maisha yanayosaidia kuufanya ulimwengu kuwa mahali bora zaidi.
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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