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Modern China Outdoor Abstract Sculpture Detail:

It is made of 304 (316) stainless steel and all the details of Modern China Outdoor Abstract Sculpture is handmade. Insert the steel structures to sculpture inside, supporting the sculpture.

As a leading manufacturer of sculpture with 30 years casting experience, You Fine could make all kinds of stainless steel sculptures artworks: outdoor stainless steel sculpture, abstract stainless steel sculpture, modern stainless steel sculpture, classical stainless steel sculpture, street stainless steel sculpture,etc. we could also make customized designs and size according to customers’ pictures, designs, sizes. Stainless steel is a classical and perfect decoration for public occasion, such as outdoor garden, plaza, shopping mall and hotel, etc.

Modern China Outdoor Abstract Sculpture Advantage

A.World Leading Sculpture Designer and Manufacturer

B.First Art Quality

C.Best wholesale prices

D.Door-to-door delivery

E.Free CAD/3D design service

F.Brochures and HD sculpture photos

G.30-year Factory Guarantee

H.Excellent After-sale service

I.Strong fumigated wooden cases or metal shelves Packing

PAYMENT

40% in advance and balance against before delivering goods( T/T, Credit, Western Union, Money gram, PayPal, even by Alibaba trade assurance is also available.)

PACKAGE

Inside: Soft plastic foam

Outside: Strong fumigated wooden cases & iron Crate

SHIPPING:

By sea (Special for life size sculptures and large sculptures, can save lots of cost).

By air (Special for small sculptures or when you need the sculpture very urgently).

By express delivery DHL, TNT, UPS, FedEx .. (Door to Door delivery, about 3-7 days can reach).

Please kindly inform us! Will find best delivery way for your reference according to your orders and local situation.

GUARANTEE POLICIES

1) 30-Years Quality Guarantee:

All of our Modern China Outdoor Abstract Sculpture have our 30-years quality guarantee, which means, if you find any unusual problem with your purchased sculpture, you can quickly approach You Fine for the necessary solution for free. In severe cases, money will be given back in less than 7days.

2) Lowest Price Guarantee:

Our prices not arguable, this is because we are manufactures (our own foundry) not just suppliers. We make sure we negotiate to suit our art quality as well as our customer’s budget. However, we always advice customers who insist on very cheap rate as compared to some other company’s product to also consider the art standard.

Stainless Steel Sculpture Details:

This famous abstract sculpture is a wonderful outdoor decoration and could be set in many places. It is made of high-quality stainless steel and could resist the erosion of the outdoor environment. Different from usual metal sculptures which show maintain the original color of metal, this sculpture applies advanced coloring techniques and created sculptures with different colors. If you are finding a special metal sculpture for decoration, you could not miss this growth sculpture.

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Stainless Steel Surface Painting:

1. Perform basic treatment first. Use sandpaper to polish the surface of the sculpture or sandblast the surface. Then the surface of the sculpture is cleaned and roughened. In this way, the adhesion area of the primer can be enlarged to ensure that the paint film is firmer and not easy to fade.

2. Spray primer. On the one hand, the function of the primer is to prevent oxidation of the metal surface, and on the other hand, it is to firmly connect the topcoat to the metal.

3. Repeat spray paint 3-5 times. Do not spray the paint too thickly each time, and apply it again after it is completely dry. Otherwise, there will be defects on the surface of the sculpture, which is neither beautiful nor strong.

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Where to Place Growth Sculpture?

If you are finding a decoration for a campus, this metal art sculpture might be a good answer for you. The sculpture looks like plants grow from the ground and make effects to grow higher. It could be a wonderful art sculpture to decorative the campus and encourage students to work hard. Besides, the same function could be applied in any public occasion like public squares, parks, lawns, plazas and etc.

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More Metal Sculptures in YouFine:

If you look through the website of YouFine, you must be shocked by a large number of wonderful designs. The YouFine factory is an experienced sculpture manufacturer and has provided a lot of excellent designs to customers all over the world. A professional design group makes full use of their talent and continue to create amazing sculpture designs. No matter where would you place a sculpture, what size you need, which style you like, and how much budget you have, you could always find out some satisfying products with the assistance of our professional consultants.

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If you are finding large outdoor metal sculptures, why not contact the YouFine factory. A professional team would provide thoughtful service to you and you could buy high-quality sculptures at a reasonable price.

Outdoor Modern Abstract Full round sculptures Detail:

It is made of 304 (316) stainless steel and all the details of Outdoor Modern Abstract Full round sculptures is handmade. Insert the steel structures to sculpture inside, supporting the sculpture.

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Outdoor Modern Abstract Full round sculptures Advantage

A.World Leading Sculpture Designer and Manufacturer

B.First Art Quality

C.Best wholesale prices

D.Door-to-door delivery

E.Free CAD/3D design service

F.Brochures and HD sculpture photos

G.30-year Factory Guarantee

H.Excellent After-sale service

I.Strong fumigated wooden cases or metal shelves Packing

PAYMENT

40% in advance and balance against before delivering goods( T/T, Credit, Western Union, Money gram, PayPal, even by Alibaba trade assurance is also available.)

PACKAGE

Inside: Soft plastic foam

Outside: Strong fumigated wooden cases & iron Crate

SHIPPING:

By sea (Special for life size sculptures and large sculptures, can save lots of cost).

By air (Special for small sculptures or when you need the sculpture very urgently).

By express delivery DHL, TNT, UPS, FedEx .. (Door to Door delivery, about 3-7 days can reach).

Please kindly inform us! Will find best delivery way for your reference according to your orders and local situation.

GUARANTEE POLICIES

1) 30-Years Quality Guarantee:

All of our Outdoor Modern Abstract Full round sculptures have our 30-years quality guarantee, which means, if you find any unusual problem with your purchased sculpture, you can quickly approach You Fine for the necessary solution for free. In severe cases, money will be given back in less than 7days.

2) Lowest Price Guarantee:

Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Sculpture Detail:

It is made of 304 (316) stainless steel and all the details of Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Sculpture is handmade. Insert the steel structures to sculpture inside, supporting the sculpture.

Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Sculpture Advantage

A.World Leading Sculpture Designer and Manufacturer

B.First Art Quality

C.Best wholesale prices

D.Door-to-door delivery

E.Free CAD/3D design service

F.Brochures and HD sculpture photos

G.30-year Factory Guarantee

H.Excellent After-sale service

I.Strong fumigated wooden cases or metal shelves Packing

PAYMENT

40% in advance and balance against before delivering goods( T/T, Credit, Western Union, Money gram, PayPal, even by Alibaba trade assurance is also available.)

PACKAGE

Inside: Soft plastic foam

Outside: Strong fumigated wooden cases & iron Crate

SHIPPING:

By sea (Special for life size sculptures and large sculptures, can save lots of cost).

By air (Special for small sculptures or when you need the sculpture very urgently).

By express delivery DHL, TNT, UPS, FedEx .. (Door to Door delivery, about 3-7 days can reach).

Please kindly inform us! Will find best delivery way for your reference according to your orders and local situation.

GUARANTEE POLICIES

1) 30-Years Quality Guarantee:

All of our Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Sculpture have our 30-years quality guarantee, which means, if you find any unusual problem with your purchased sculpture, you can quickly approach You Fine for the necessary solution for free. In severe cases, money will be given back in less than 7 days.

2) Lowest Price Guarantee:

Metal Abstract Sculpture Details:

This metal abstract sculpture is extremely large and its size and design could leave passerby an impression with ease. The raw material of this sculpture is high-grade stainless steel which is one of the most ideal materials for outdoor sculptures. the surface of the sculpture could be made into different effects like mirror surface, matte surface brushed surface and etc. Different treatments would cause different effects, especially collocate with lights. This sculpture must be a great choice for clients and many styles and treatments could be designed according to clients’ preferences and need.

Placement of Metal Abstract Sculpture:

A: the large size and succinct design are the characteristics of a landmark and this metal abstract sculpture also owns these characteristics. Place such a sculpture in the city would create a new landmark for the city and attract more visitors to go sightseeing.

B: the modern design of the sculpture makes it a good choice to decorate a shopping mall. In order to be unusual with other competitors, shopping malls tend to create some unique characteristics for themselves. And this metal sculpture would cater to their demand. It is a wonderful decoration and would be a unique mark of a shopping mall.

C: other places like the factories, the companies, the public square could also decoration their area with such a large metal sculpture. And more applying placement is waiting for designers, artists, and architects to explore. This is a sculpture that deserves clients’ attention and no one would like to miss it.

Advantages of YouFine Factory:

There are a group of artists who have superb techniques and many years of metal sculpture manufacture experience. Every year, thousands of metal art sculptures have been manufactured and always get recognition and praise from clients from all over the world. The experience and techniques of YouFine’s artists are guarantees of high quality.

The YouFine Factory provides individual customer service to cater to the different needs of clients. Customers could contact consultants and share their requirements like the size and the placement. Experienced consultants would provide professional support and advice to customers.

What are you waiting for? If you like this metal abstract sculpture, contact us right now.

Metal figure sculpture details:

The metal figure sculpture is the latest design from our factory. It is a very popular sculpture design this year. The sculpture takes an abstract and bold design. The overall depiction is a woman embracing the world and feeling it. The sculpture is made of stainless steel wire.

Where can the sculpture be placed?

Our abstract figure sculpture can be used as a beautiful decoration anywhere. Our sculptures are designed to be installed smoothly in the ground. And we can provide you with a detailed installation video. This modern sculpture design can be installed in shopping malls, hotels, and manor houses for wall decoration. So I think it must look very attractive. And attract more customers for you.

Why choose YouFine Sculpture Factory?

All our sculptures will be made of high-quality materials. Please rest assured that YouFine Sculpture is a professional factory, so we are very careful in selecting the materials and making the sculptures. We also have professional quality inspectors who regularly check the quality of our products.

More metal figure sculpture designs:

As the latest design for abstract stainless steel sculptures, our factory specializes in producing 3D printed models of these exquisite sculptures. In addition to this abstract sculpture design, our factory also has a series of stainless steel sculptures. These sculptures can be a good choice for plaza decoration. So, if you like these exquisite abstract sculptures, you can always contact us for information about other sculptures.

As the home of Chinese sculpture, YouFine has a long history of almost 40 years and has created countless stainless steel sculptures since 1983. We have a professional team. Trust YouFine to solve all your problems about sculpture.

Mirror high polished shiny modern stainless steel sculpture Detail:

It is made of 304 (316) stainless steel and all the details of Mirror high polished shiny modern stainless steel sculpture is handmade. Insert the steel structures to sculpture inside, supporting the sculpture.

You Fine could make stainless steel sculptures following customers’ pictures, designs, sizes. we could also make customized designs and size. its more suitable to decorate the places with modern style, including outdoor garden, plaza, shopping mall and hotel decoration.

Mirror high polished shiny modern stainless steel sculpture Advantage

A.World Leading Sculpture Designer and Manufacturer

B.First Art Quality

C.Best wholesale prices

D.Door-to-door delivery

E.Free CAD/3D design service

F.Brochures and HD sculpture photos

G.30-year Factory Guarantee

H.Excellent After-sale service

I.Strong fumigated wooden cases or metal shelves Packing

PAYMENT

40% in advance and balance against before delivering goods( T/T, Credit, Western Union, Money gram, PayPal, even by Alibaba trade assurance is also available.)

PACKAGE

Inside: Soft plastic foam

Outside: Strong fumigated wooden cases & iron Crate

SHIPPING:

By sea (Special for life size sculptures and large sculptures, can save lots of cost).

By air (Special for small sculptures or when you need the sculpture very urgently).

By express delivery DHL, TNT, UPS, FedEx .. (Door to Door delivery, about 3-7 days can reach).

Please kindly inform us! Will find best delivery way for your reference according to your orders and local situation.

GUARANTEE POLICIES

1) 30-Years Quality Guarantee:

All of our Mirror high polished shiny modern stainless steel sculpture have our 30-years quality guarantee, which means, if you find any unusual problem with your purchased sculpture, you can quickly approach You Fine for the necessary solution for free. In severe cases, money will be given back in less than 7days.

2) Lowest Price Guarantee:

Abstract Mirror polished stainless steel two hands sculptures Detail:

It is made of 304 (316) stainless steel and all the details of Abstract Mirror polished stainless steel two hands sculptures is handmade. Insert the steel structures to sculpture inside, supporting the sculpture.

Abstract Mirror polished stainless steel two hands sculptures Advantage

A.World Leading Sculpture Designer and Manufacturer

B.First Art Quality

C.Best wholesale prices

D.Door-to-door delivery

E.Free CAD/3D design service

F.Brochures and HD sculpture photos

G.30-year Factory Guarantee

H.Excellent After-sale service

I.Strong fumigated wooden cases or metal shelves Packing

PAYMENT

40% in advance and balance against before delivering goods( T/T, Credit, Western Union, Money gram, PayPal, even by Alibaba trade assurance is also available.)

PACKAGE

Inside: Soft plastic foam

Outside: Strong fumigated wooden cases & iron Crate

SHIPPING:

By sea (Special for life size sculptures and large sculptures, can save lots of cost).

By air (Special for small sculptures or when you need the sculpture very urgently).

By express delivery DHL, TNT, UPS, FedEx .. (Door to Door delivery, about 3-7 days can reach).

Please kindly inform us! Will find best delivery way for your reference according to your orders and local situation.

GUARANTEE POLICIES

1) 30-Years Quality Guarantee:

All of our Abstract Mirror polished stainless steel two hands sculptures have our 30-years quality guarantee, which means, if you find any unusual problem with your purchased sculpture, you can quickly approach You Fine for the necessary solution for free. In severe cases, money will be given back in less than 7days.

2) Lowest Price Guarantee:

Modern Metal Abstract Sculpture Detail:

It is made of 304 (316) stainless steel and all the details of Modern Metal Abstract Sculpture is handmade. Insert the steel structures to sculpture inside, supporting the sculpture.

Modern Metal Abstract Sculpture Advantage

A.World Leading Sculpture Designer and Manufacturer

B.First Art Quality

C.Best wholesale prices

D.Door-to-door delivery

E.Free CAD/3D design service

F.Brochures and HD sculpture photos

G.30-year Factory Guarantee

H.Excellent After-sale service

I.Strong fumigated wooden cases or metal shelves Packing

PAYMENT

40% in advance and balance against before delivering goods( T/T, Credit, Western Union, Money gram, PayPal, even by Alibaba trade assurance is also available.)

PACKAGE

Inside: Soft plastic foam

Outside: Strong fumigated wooden cases & iron Crate

SHIPPING:

By sea (Special for life size sculptures and large sculptures, can save lots of cost).

By air (Special for small sculptures or when you need the sculpture very urgently).

By express delivery DHL, TNT, UPS, FedEx .. (Door to Door delivery, about 3-7 days can reach).

Please kindly inform us! Will find best delivery way for your reference according to your orders and local situation.

GUARANTEE POLICIES

1) 30-Years Quality Guarantee:

All of our Modern Metal Abstract Sculpture have our 30-years quality guarantee, which means, if you find any unusual problem with your purchased sculpture, you can quickly approach You Fine for the necessary solution for free. In severe cases, money will be given back in less than 7days.

2) Lowest Price Guarantee:

Metal Figure Statue Overview:

This metal figure statue is made of high-quality stainless steel, created by a very talented designer. Unlike previous figures with clear facial contours and fine details, this sculpture has only the outline of the figure. The overall shape is an abstract character image with uneven edges and corners. Actually, such a design has profound practical significance and great artistic value and it is a rare art statue.

Metal Figure Statue Meaning:

As people grow older, people tend to become ordinary and similar. That is, people gradually lose their own personalities and characteristics. The uneven edges and corners symbolize the individuality and characteristics of each person. Every statue is unique because the edges and corners of each statue are different, just like everyone should have their own personality and characteristics. The purpose of designing this metal figure statue is to let people retain their distinctive characteristics.

Professional Craftsmen Production:

The capability of craftsmen is vital to the quality of this metal figure statue. In order to provide perfect statues to customers, the YouFine factory strictly select both raw material and craftsmen. All the craftsmen who work for the YouFine factory have more than 30 years’ stainless steel statue manufacture experience. And their experience and professional skills are the guarantees of high quality.

Find Out More Statues at YouFine:

Stainless steel statue is one of YouFine’s main categories, and there are a variety of stainless steel sculptures for consumers to choose from. If customers look through the website of the YouFine factory, they could find out all sorts of stainless steel figure statues, stainless steel animal statues, stainless steel abstract statues, and customized stainless steel statues. Professional consultants would help customers find out their favorite statues and give them professional supports to customize a unique statue.

If this metal figure statue leaves you and deep impression and would like to buy it, please contact us immediately.

Outdoor Abstract Two hands hold the Earth sculpture Detail:

It is made of 304 (316) stainless steel and all the details of Outdoor Abstract Two hands hold the Earth sculpture is handmade. Insert the steel structures to sculpture inside, supporting the sculpture.

Outdoor Abstract Two hands hold the Earth sculpture Advantage

A.World Leading Sculpture Designer and Manufacturer

B.First Art Quality

C.Best wholesale prices

D.Door-to-door delivery

E.Free CAD/3D design service

F.Brochures and HD sculpture photos

G.30-year Factory Guarantee

H.Excellent After-sale service

I.Strong fumigated wooden cases or metal shelves Packing

PAYMENT

40% in advance and balance against before delivering goods( T/T, Credit, Western Union, Money gram, PayPal, even by Alibaba trade assurance is also available.)

PACKAGE

Inside: Soft plastic foam

Outside: Strong fumigated wooden cases & iron Crate

SHIPPING:

By sea (Special for life size sculptures and large sculptures, can save lots of cost).

By air (Special for small sculptures or when you need the sculpture very urgently).

By express delivery DHL, TNT, UPS, FedEx .. (Door to Door delivery, about 3-7 days can reach).

Please kindly inform us! Will find best delivery way for your reference according to your orders and local situation.

GUARANTEE POLICIES

1) 30-Years Quality Guarantee:

All of our Outdoor Abstract Two hands hold the Earth sculpture have our 30-years quality guarantee, which means, if you find any unusual problem with your purchased sculpture, you can quickly approach You Fine for the necessary solution for free. In severe cases, money will be given back in less than 7days.

2) Lowest Price Guarantee:

Mirror polished Modern Metal Sculpture Detail:

It is made of 304 (316) stainless steel and all the details of Mirror polished Modern Metal Sculpture is handmade. Insert the steel structures to sculpture inside, supporting the sculpture.

Mirror polished Modern Metal Sculpture Advantage

A.World Leading Sculpture Designer and Manufacturer

B.First Art Quality

C.Best wholesale prices

D.Door-to-door delivery

E.Free CAD/3D design service

F.Brochures and HD sculpture photos

G.30-year Factory Guarantee

H.Excellent After-sale service

I.Strong fumigated wooden cases or metal shelves Packing

PAYMENT

40% in advance and balance against before delivering goods( T/T, Credit, Western Union, Money gram, PayPal, even by Alibaba trade assurance is also available.)

PACKAGE

Inside: Soft plastic foam

Outside: Strong fumigated wooden cases & iron Crate

SHIPPING:

By sea (Special for life size sculptures and large sculptures, can save lots of cost).

By air (Special for small sculptures or when you need the sculpture very urgently).

By express delivery DHL, TNT, UPS, FedEx .. (Door to Door delivery, about 3-7 days can reach).

Please kindly inform us! Will find best delivery way for your reference according to your orders and local situation.

GUARANTEE POLICIES

1) 30-Years Quality Guarantee:

All of our Mirror polished Modern Metal Sculpture have our 30-years quality guarantee, which means, if you find any unusual problem with your purchased sculpture, you can quickly approach You Fine for the necessary solution for free. In severe cases, money will be given back in less than 7days.

2) Lowest Price Guarantee:

This Polished Stainless Steel Globe Sculpture is 5 meters high. The modern polished stainless steel globe design sculpture consists of four parts: the base, three books, the outer ring and the globe. The main body of the sculpture is made of stainless steel and the globe is surrounded by an outer ring. As the core of the sculpture, the globe is not a complete sphere, but has several horizontal and vertical circles and continental plates, just like the real earth.

Step 1: Design.

As it looks, this Polished Stainless Steel Globe Sculpture was inspired by the Earth. When the designer was asked to design a stainless steel sculpture outside his neighborhood, he thought of making a large globe. So, he drew and revised it over and over again until he was happy with the design.

Step 2: 3D foam model printing.

Usually, before starting the enlargement process, the factory prints a 1:10 resin model so that the shape and details can be checked, and if everything is correct, a 1:1 foam model is printed. After that, the factory sculptor can start forging according to the foam model.

Step 3: Forging.

Building a Polished Stainless Steel Globe Sculpture part is the most important. A large stainless steel sculpture cannot be forged as a whole, so sculptors usually forge a large sculpture individually. They use electric push shears and plasma cutters to cut through thick stainless steel and forge the material in front of a foam model.

Step 4: Welding.

Each part is welded together into a single sculpture, as the stainless steel ball sculpture is very tall and heavy, even with the aid of a ladder and crane.

Step 5: Grinding and polishing

For modern stainless steel earth designs, this step is very important and is necessary to turn the sculpture into a work of art. The team used a sanding wheel to remove the welds and excess and then polished it with polishing paste to brighten it up.

Any modern stainless steel globe design can be accepted in your art sculpture, so if you have any great designs and ideas, drop us a line!

Dolphins are beloved marine creatures, reminiscent of beauty, elegance, and entertainment. Although seeing dolphins in their natural habitat is always optimistic and charming, our magnificent outdoor dolphin sculptures can provide you with this magical natural phenomenon in your own home.

The outdoor sculpture of this dolphin is 2m high and is made of 304 stainless steel. The oval football material is also 304 stainless steel with a copper color. For outdoor sculptures, You Fine Art Sculpture provides this outdoor dolphin statue for you to choose from. Our professional customer service team will be happy to help you make special choices and answer any questions you may encounter.

When making stainless steel dolphin outdoor statues, this fountain is not actually a complicated shape, but the difficulty lies in the posture and size of each dolphin. Our staff and master made many suggestions for this sculpture. Successfully complete the customer’s request.

Polishing is the last hard work, involving many steps and must be carried out in the correct order and with the correct technique. These are the materials commonly used for polishing: polishing wheels, cotton wheels, non-woven wheels, and polishing pastes. First use a hard buffing wheel, then a softer cotton wheel. Different colors of polishing paste are also used at different stages.

YouFine Art Sculpture has been focusing on stainless steel sculpture design since 1983, so if you are interested in outdoor dolphin statues or other metal sculptures, maybe we are a better choice!

David Cerny Sculpture Details:

This David Cerny sculpture is both a fountain and a sculpture. From a distance, it looks like a spectacular setting that has just emerged from the movie. This genius work comes from the Czech sculptor David Cerny. It is 7.6 meters high, weighs 14 tons, and is composed of more than 20 independently rotatable stainless steel plates. When turned to a specific angle, these steel plates would form a huge human head. The sculpture is located in the pool, and whenever the stainless steel plates are aligned, water will gush out from the sculpture’s mouth.

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Why Choose Sculptures of YouFine?

Professional Sculpture Manufacturer: the YouFine factory is a reliable sculpture manufacturer that has engaged in sculpture manufacture for more than 40 years and is an expert in sculpture manufacture. Thousands of art sculptures of YouFine would be sold to different countries and regions every year and all those products have received recognition and praise from customers.

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Thoughtful Installation Guidance: it would be impossible for customers to install sculptures without a professional and detailed installation guide. In order to help customers install sculptures safely and successfully, the YouFine factory would provide thoughtful installation guidance in form of word descriptions, pictures, and installation videos. All of them would help customers finish the installation with ease.

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Affordable price: during the past four decades of business, the YouFine factory has accumulated many resources and established a reliable and complete supply chain. This supply chain can reduce unnecessary expenses for YouFine, and it can also reduce costs for customers. The YouFine factory guarantees that customers can buy better quality products at YouFine at the same price.

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Where to Place This Sculpture:

This David Cerny sculpture has a unique shape and is a work with visual impact, and it cleverly combines art and modern style. And it has the potential to be a landmark and attract people’s attention. It would be a good choice to place it in front of a shopping mall because the unique and modern design would attract attention for the shopping mall. Besides, it would be a wonderful decoration for a technical company. Stainless steel is a material that has a sense of modernity and technology, and such a well-designed metal sculpture suits the style of a technical giant.