King Kong Rhino | 金鋼犀牛
| 語音導覽 | 不銹鋼 888 x 220 x 458cm |
犀牛是東方古老神獸麒麟的化身，中國重要文物中常出現犀牛的圖像，如：商代著名的「梁山七器」之一青銅的《小臣艅犀尊》、春秋晚期的《錯金銀雲紋犀尊》等等。更有傳說中諸侯得犀牛、得天下的說法，姜子牙的坐騎即是犀牛，犀牛皮堅硬更可作為盔甲，吳王夫差複國大軍便是十萬三千穿犀牛甲胄的士兵。
施力仁便以這個長期以來被神話描述為（仁獸）象徵嘉瑞之兆的犀牛當作創作主題，繼犀牛老爸《奔向勝利》、犀牛母子之後退出了犀牛小子《金鋼犀牛》，本件作品長8公尺8，高約5公尺。披著盔甲和牟釘的科幻造型，以現代主義未來派的手法表達和犀牛健壯的造型為主題，運用具象手法融入科幻的想像，內斂的表現出東方藝術家獨到的精神氣質和內在意涵，在戶外景觀雕塑上結合了公共社會互動，和空間環境協調一致又相得益彰，像是一種紀念碑式的宏大呈現。而犀牛在多種意涵中象徵著富足安康，又兼具神秘力量。犀牛家族是呈現出家庭溫馨的天倫之樂，有夫妻或父子，正是施力仁對於自身情感的最佳抒發。施力仁便以這個長期以來被神話描述為（仁獸）象徵嘉瑞之兆的犀牛當作創作主題，繼犀牛老爸《奔向勝利》、犀牛母子之後退出了犀牛小子《金鋼犀牛》，本件作品長8公尺8，高約5公尺。披著盔甲和牟釘的科幻造型，以現代主義未來派的手法表達和犀牛健壯的造型為主題，運用具象手法融入科幻的想像，內斂的表現出東方藝術家獨到的精神氣質和內在意涵，在戶外景觀雕塑上結合了公共社會互動，和空間環境協調一致又相得益彰，像是一種紀念碑式的宏大呈現。而犀牛在多種意涵中象徵著富足安康，又兼具神秘力量。犀牛家族是呈現出家庭溫馨的天倫之樂，有夫妻或父子，正是施力仁對於自身情感的最佳抒發。
魯迅將漢文化中的雕塑形容為具有（深沉雄大）的力量，而犀牛系列作品則在內容和形式上皆完滿的表現了這個精神。施力仁至今已創作超過十幾種樣式的犀牛，每一隻的推出都讓人有新的驚奇並能深邃的觸動觀眾的感受。
Shih Li-Jen's artwork, "King Kong Rhino," is a majestic sculpture standing at 8.8 meters in length and approximately 5 meters in height. Inspired by the rhinoceros, a creature with a rich history in Chinese mythology, Shih Li-Jen's sculpture embodies the muscular form of this benevolent animal in a modernist and avant-garde style. With a futuristic and armored design, "King Kong Rhino" integrates imaginative elements of science fiction and expresses the artist's spiritual temperament through its figurative approach.
As an Eastern artist, Shi Li-Jen infuses the sculpture with the rhinoceros' multiple meanings and mysterious power, symbolizing prosperity and well-being. The rhinoceros also represents the warm and affectionate family unit, reflecting Shi Li-Jen's emotional expression of spousal or father-son relationships. The rhinoceros has been a powerful symbol in Chinese culture for centuries, and Shi Li-Jen's interpretation adds to the creature's enduring significance.
Lu Xun, a famous Chinese writer and philosopher, once described sculptures in Chinese culture as possessing profound and grandiose power, and Shih Li-Jen's rhinoceros series of works fully embodies this spirit in both content and form. This artwork has been recognized and displayed at two prestigious events, the 2017 Venice Biennale and the 2018 Venice Architect Biennale, making it the first monumental sculpture to be exhibited at both events. "King Kong Rhino" not only harmonizes with its surroundings but also creates a grand and imposing monument-like presence, reflecting the artist's vision of a powerful and meaningful artwork.