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施力仁（Shih Li-Jen）為國際當代雕塑家，其創作以「犀牛」為核心母題， 長期探討人類文明、自然倫理與精神象徵之間的關係。面對數位時代的虛擬化與全球生態危機， 他的藝術實踐始終回到「物質性」本身——透過銅與不鏽鋼等具有時間重量的材料， 建構一種關於文明持續性的雕塑語言。
在他的創作中，東方儒家哲學的「仁」與西方現代主義的結構力量相互交織， 使雕塑同時具備精神象徵與物質張力。這種結合不僅形塑出獨特的視覺語言， 也使其作品成為跨越文化語境的當代精神圖騰。
核心符號：犀牛與文明寓言
「犀牛」是施力仁創作最具代表性的符號。 源於對瀕危物種與生態失衡的反思，他將象徵人類文明的「大拇指」 與「同心圓指紋」語彙融入犀牛角之中，使其成為人類精神印記的象徵。
在這一轉化中，犀牛不再只是自然界的動物，而是一種帶有文明寓言意味的當代瑞獸。 它既象徵力量與守護，也象徵人類對自然的承諾——將個體的指紋化為文明的責任。
國際展覽
施力仁的作品曾受邀參與多項國際藝術展覽，包括威尼斯雙年展、 薩爾斯堡藝術節與上海世界博覽會等重要文化場域。 其大型雕塑作品亦設置於多個城市公共空間， 成為連結藝術、城市與自然的重要文化符號。
Artist Biography
Shih Li-Jen is a contemporary sculptor known internationally for his rhinoceros sculptures. His work explores the relationship between human civilization, ecological awareness, and symbolic forms in contemporary art. In an era increasingly dominated by digital abstraction and environmental crisis, Shih returns to the enduring presence of physical materials such as bronze and stainless steel to construct a sculptural language rooted in permanence and historical consciousness.
Within his works, the Confucian concept of Ren (humanistic empathy) intersects with the structural force associated with Western modernism. This synthesis produces sculptures that carry both spiritual symbolism and strong physical presence, transforming the rhinoceros into a contemporary cultural totem that transcends geographic and cultural boundaries.
Symbolic Motif: The Rhino
The rhinoceros is the central motif in Shih Li-Jen’s artistic practice. Inspired by reflections on endangered species and ecological imbalance, he integrates the visual language of the human thumb and fingerprint into the horn of the rhino. This gesture symbolizes humanity’s unique identity and responsibility toward the natural world.
Through this transformation, the rhino becomes more than an animal form. It evolves into a mythic contemporary creature—a symbolic guardian of the Earth, embodying both strength and protection. The fingerprint motif represents the collective commitment of humanity to coexist with nature.
International Presence
Shih Li-Jen’s sculptures have been presented in major international exhibitions including the Venice Biennale, the Salzburg Festival, and the Shanghai World Expo. His monumental works are installed in public spaces across multiple cities, where they function as cultural landmarks connecting art, urban environments, and ecological awareness.
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