“Ever heard a silent song?” That’s what the \u7435\u7436 Sculpture whispers to me. It stands here a testament to artistry.
The \u7435\u7436 Sculpture is one of ten incredible site-specific artworks. They are part of the Shenzhen World Convention & Exhibition Center. This center is the largest of its kind in the world.
The Shenzhen World Convention & Exhibition Center covers 1.48 million square meters. It enhances Shenzhen’s functionality and image. It also builds the core area of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
UAP’s Shanghai team played a crucial role. They assisted the artists throughout design development. They coordinated the fabrication and installation for each artwork.
The \u7435\u7436 Sculpture is in good company. Featured within the Center are artworks by Nick Ervinck. Other artists include Eva Hild Huang Zhiyang Carly Scoufos Xu Sheng Xie Aige and Yang Yongliang.
This world-class exhibition destination serves local and international visitors. It features extensive facilities. These include 20 exhibition spaces 108 meeting rooms and 47 VIP rooms. It also has multiple large-scale event spaces.
The Shenzhen Municipal Government and China Merchants Shekou commissioned the art. The project spanned from 2018 to 2021.
Consider the journey of the pipa itself. This pear-shaped lute migrated from Central Asia to China. This happened during the Han and Sui dynasties. It became the pipa. The term describes the original playing motion of the plectrum. P\\’i means “to play forward”. P\\’a means “to play backward”.
The \u7435\u7436 Sculpture stands as a silent sentinel. It enriches Shenzhen’s cultural landscape. Remember the vision and dedication that brought this artwork to life. Let the silent song of the \u7435\u7436 Sculpture resonate within you long after you leave.