Slithering from the depths of imagination, the Dragon Fountain at Uniwalk in Shenzhen captivates all who encounter it. The Dragon Fountain, also known as Beyond Reflection, isn’t your typical water feature. It’s a monumental sculpture, a 16-meter stainless steel dragon, designed by the late American artist Lawrence Argent. This Dragon Fountain embodies the spirit of Shenzhen, a city “without history,” as Argent described it. He drew inspiration from Chinese mythology, choosing the dragon as a symbol of power and happiness, a creature revered as a benevolent force in Chinese culture. The Dragon Fountain isn’t confined to a single space. It spans multiple levels of Uniwalk, appearing to fly between the sunken plaza and the above-ground areas. Argent used dramatic lighting and mist to enhance this illusion of flight, creating a sense of motion and wonder. The dragon’s form seems to emerge from the depths, connecting the entrance of the mall to the heart of the city with visual excitement. The Dragon Fountain is more than just a sculpture; it’s a symbol of Shenzhen’s transformation from a fishing village to a modern metropolis. It captures the city’s energy and its embrace of the future, while also acknowledging the power and symbolism of Chinese tradition.
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