Feng Shui Preview

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Stop 1: Chandelier

In Feng Shui, ceiling beams can bring immense stress to properties. More so, when they are in public areas where guests are received. The beams in the main hall of Le Beauvallon resemble the number ten in Feng Shui and cause major conflict. A round chandelier hangs in front of the stage and this has been placed to negate cross conflict.

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Stop 2: The Elements

Ren Zhe, Stainless steel sculptures, Various dimensions, 2014Almost all the Feng Shui items that are important in Chinese tradition and culture have been concentrated on the exterior of the building and are highly symbolic in their meaning. Symbols of the five elements, metal, fire, wood, water and earth have been placed around the columns of the entrance. The elements are represented in sculpture form by artist Ren Zhe.

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Stop 3: Blooming Life

Fan Xiaoyan, Stainless steel and purple copper sculpture, 400 × 280 × 540 cm, 2015The location of the main entrance is beneficial, as the Qi here is milder and welcoming. To keep the Qi sinuous and smooth flowing, a water fountain has been installed along with the Blooming Life sculpture, created by Chinese female artist Fang Xiaoyan.

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Stop 4: Gong and the Drum

Stainless steel sculpture, 350 x 300 x 100 cm & 220 x 170 x 160 cm, 2014Two ancient Chinese symbols of war have been placed on the west and east terraces of the first floor. These are the Gong and Drum. One (the gong) signifies retreat to reposition and the other (the drum) signifies advance. When both are sounded together, it means victory.

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Stop 5: Chinese Landscape

Chen Wenling, Stainless steel sculpture, 665 x 313 x 480 cm, 2007In the north west, at the back of the estate, there is strong distant support and weak near support meaning that the the property will get much help from far away, but will have difficulty in getting help from neighbours and close vicinity. This considerably undermines the balance and the overall gravitas of Le Beauvallon. To counter-balance this, this large sculpture has been placed here.

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Stop 6: Sceptre and Orb

Li Hui, Stainless steel, rose wood and titanised copper sculpture, 300 x 100 x 100 cm (both), 2014Shifting the orientation of a 100 year old building is no easy task and most often, Feng Shui masters normally adjust the entrance of a building to change its bearing. However, in this case, Grand Master Tan placed symbols of authority in a staggered maner which in effect changes the orientation of the building. These symbols of authority are the two sculptures commissioned from the artist Li Hui.

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Stop 7: Kei Ling

Xia Hang, Stainless steel on corten steel base sculptures, Various dimensions, 2014 - 2015Placing objects to show the character of the land is an important aspect of Feng Shui. It brings out the inherent energy of the land and brings prosperity. For this reason, a pair of Chinese lion sculptures were placed on the front lawn of the property. Mythical animals Kei Ling, always depicted in pairs, represent collective beauty. They are thought to be kind, loyal, courageous, peaceful and noble.