Between Force And Stillness 公共雕塑 by Yuan Zhuang

Between Force And Stillness 公共雕塑 by Yuan Zhuang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 铁奖 in 美术与艺术装置设计 Competition Category.

铁美术· 2026

Between Force And Stillness 公共雕塑

by Yuan Zhuang

A' Design Award 铁奖 Winner in 美术 Category

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The Design

About Between Force And Stillness 公共雕塑

《动静之间》是为中国北京一处国家级网球中心创作的公共雕塑。作品以沿垂直轴线排列的24个球体单元诠释网球的形态,唤起自然的韵律与循环往复的时间感。整体构图取意于道家思想,动与静在其中被理解为相互依存的关系。作品采用混合媒介,包括玻璃钢、大理石、耐候型汽车漆与灯光。模块化的构造方式使其可分件运输并在现场组装。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 铁奖

Between Force And Stillness 公共雕塑是 A' Design Award 铁奖得主，这是授予满足人们对设计精良的创作所期待的专业与工业要求的优良设计的声望认可。铁奖得主展现出其创作者的高超技艺、高度专业化、专家级的理解力和创造能力。预计Between Force And Stillness 公共雕塑将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的创作，既实用又创新。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铁奖的设计整合了行业最佳实践，并拥有与专业知识和才华相结合的称职技术特性。Between Force And Stillness 公共雕塑因其严谨而受到尊重，旨在提供有助于让世界变得更美好的生活品质改善。

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