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In our previous article, we discussed sculptures in scenic spots. This time, let's take a look at the influence of IP Sculptures in shopping malls on our lives.

"Adults like to look down on everything, but children will look up. People will only look up and see the world from a different angle when faced with a huge object."

From the giant suspended cat sculpture at Chengdu IFS, the "Embracing Sculpture" at Shenzhen Mixc World, to the KAWS Sculpture at Changsha IFS and the [Climb Up] sculpture at Shanghai Suhe Bay Mixc World, these giant art installations have quickly become citywide landmarks after their openings.

1、Chengdu Climbing Panda

In 2014, to celebrate the grand opening of Chengdu IFS, the "I Am Here" climbing panda appeared on Chengdu Chunxi Road. Its unique climbing stance and adorable appearance won the love of the public. Designed by designer Laurence, who drew inspiration from the local giant pandas in Ya'an, Sichuan, the 15-meter-tall climbing panda is composed of nearly 4,000 triangular components.

Designer Laurence Poses with the Climbing Panda

The original plan was to transport the giant panda Sculpture back to the US in August that year. However, due to the overwhelming popularity of the sculpture among the citizens and visitors of Chengdu, it has remained at the IFS, becoming a renowned "landmark" of the city.

Giant panda climbing the wall

Over the years, this wall-climbing panda has become popular all over the country, and "under the panda's butt" has become the most understood "code" by the trendsetters in Chunxi Road.

Panda wearing a jersey

2、Chongqing LOVE.FOUND

On August 11, the Chongqing IFS theme festival was officially unveiled, and the art installation "LOVE.FOUND" was also exhibited. The exhibition selected Chongqing's camellia and the giant pandas in the Sichuan and Chongqing regions as elements.

Within this set of art installations, the Camellia Tree is composed of a Steel Trunk and 100 red Fiberglass Camellia Flowers. Standing 6.5 meters tall and weighing approximately 16 tons, the Camellia Tree is located in the northeast green area of the outdoor garden on the 3rd floor of Chongqing IFS.

The panda sculpture is 12 meters long and weighs nearly 7 tons. Its body is made of stainless steel with a mirrored finish, which can reflect the contours of the surrounding space and the vibrant changes in the external environment like a mirror. The urban environment is incorporated into the artwork, as the panda lazily "lies" on the rooftop of the Chongqing IFS mall, exuding a sense of contentment.

3、Shenzhen "Bubblecoat Elephant"

Dutch conceptual artist Florentijn Hofman created the large Outdoor Art Installation "Bubblecoat Elephant" on display at Shenzhen Mixc World. The artist is also widely known as the creator of the giant rubber duck.

This Elephant Sculpture is wearing a down jacket, measuring 12 meters long and 7.5 meters high. It is lying on top of the premium coffee shop See Saw and the Eslite Bookstore, with a 24-meter-long trunk hanging vertically from the rooftop.

The elephant's trunk can spray water, which cascades into a pool on the plaza below.

4、COFCO Xiangyu Town

Located in Shunyi District, Beijing, COFCO Xiangyu Town covers an area of 3.0 hectares. The design team's core concept was to create a "garden-style shopping experience center", developing a vibrant and playful outdoor commercial space.

At the main entrance, the combination of water features, sculptures, and curved paving creates a striking contrast between the white, red, and purple colors, which are visually appealing. The commercial street is also dotted with colorful thematic sculptures.

5、Shanghai Suhe Bay Malljoy: UP WE GO! Ascending to New Horizons

Suhe Bay Malljoy collaborated with All Rights Reserved to invite the renowned German artist Inges Idee to create the large-scale permanent Public Art Sculpture "UP WE GO! Ascending to New Horizons". The sculptures "Ascend!" and "Elephant Family Band" are presented in the East and West Central Courtyards of the project, bringing contemporary vitality to this traditional site. The artwork has become a popular social media check-in destination since the project's opening.

The two large-scale permanent outdoor art installations stretch vertically across the commercial space, complementing the urban canyon with a captivating visual. In this art-infused atmosphere filled with stories and vitality, one can experience the city's ascent towards new power and strength, transcending the boundaries and constraints of the commercial domain. The artworks embody the notion of "coming from history, moving towards the future".

6、Changsha - IFS KAWS Sculptures

The KAWS Sculptures in Changsha are public art installations designed by the renowned sculptor Claes Oldenburg. The sculptures sit atop the IFS building, overlooking the city center. Even if you've never been to Changsha, you've probably seen these KAWS sculptures on your friends' social media feeds.

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