Diamond Rhino | 鑽石金鋼

語音導覽 FRP, 施華洛世奇水晶 FRP, Swarovski Crystals 126 x 41 x74cm

 鑽石金鋼犀牛x 施華洛世奇  
一場頂級水晶與藝術相激盪的視覺饗宴

時尚水晶設計品牌施華洛世奇,10月30日至11月 15日將在台灣推出施華洛世奇120周年特展,此次特展特別邀請到台灣知名藝術家施力仁先生,以「傳世經典,創新思維(Heritage and Innovation)」為理念跨界打造出《鑽石金鋼犀牛》─藝術雕塑精品,特展焦點見證不朽絢麗光芒。

雕琢出極致燦耀光采

在遠古,犀牛被視為勇敢、權力、地位和尊貴的象徵,犀牛角更有「唯我獨尊」之意;鑽石於古希臘時期象徵著不可征服、堅硬璀璨,充滿了神秘、傳奇的色彩,價值居臨各類寶石的鑽石,和犀牛的寓意不謀而合。一顆鑽石原石,透過精密的切工、不同的切割比例,折射出的絢麗光芒,深深影響鑽石的價值;《鑽石金鋼犀牛》外型採用幾何切割及硬邊造型的雕塑語言等極致工藝,表面鑲嵌各色水晶的《鑽石金鋼犀牛》正精彩綻放其第二藝術生命。

呼籲生態保護

遠古至今已然演化生存五千萬年的神獸-犀牛,姿態勇猛而穩重,眼神中強烈的動物靈性,更添整體的神祕性,卻因為珍貴的犀牛角,遭到人類殘酷的迫害,如今瀕臨絕種,其稀有性、珍貴性可謂與鑽石並駕齊驅。藝術家施力仁懷抱著對藝術的熱情及對自然保育的重視,特別與施華洛世奇合作共創《鑽石金鋼犀牛》,不僅傳達對生態之重視,創作風格更與時俱進地結合時尚設計元素,成就古今經典,永恆不朽。

"Diamond King Kong x Swarovski" A visual feast of crystal and art colliding at the top level of fashion design, Swarovski, will launch its 120th-anniversary special exhibition in Taiwan from October 30th to November 15th. This exhibition will feature the "Diamond King Kong," an art sculpture masterpiece created by renowned Taiwanese artist, Shih Li-Jen, with the concept of "Heritage and Innovation." This exhibit serves as a witness to the immortal and splendid light of art.

Crafted with ultimate shining brilliance, the "Diamond King Kong" symbolizes bravery, power, status, and nobility, just like how rhinoceroses were viewed in ancient times. The rhinoceros horn represents the idea of "supremacy," and in ancient Greece, diamonds were seen as symbols of unconquerable, hard, and brilliant objects that were full of mystery and legend. The value of diamonds ranks among the highest of all gemstones and correlates with the symbolism of the rhinoceros, making them a perfect match. Through precise cutting and various proportions, a diamond in its natural form reflects stunning brilliance that significantly affects its value. The "Diamond Steel Rhinoceros" sculpture employs the ultimate craftsmanship of geometric cutting and hard-edged styling. Its surface is embedded with various crystals, bursting with its second artistic life.

This artwork also calls for ecological protection. The rhinoceros, a divine beast that has survived and evolved for over fifty million years, possesses a brave and steady posture, along with strong animal spirituality in its eyes, adding to its overall mysteriousness. However, due to the cruelty of humans towards the precious rhinoceros horn, the species is now on the brink of extinction, making its rarity and preciousness on par with diamonds. With a passion for art and a deep concern for nature conservation, artist Shih Li-Jen partnered with Swarovski to create the "Diamond King Kong." This artwork not only conveys the importance of ecological conservation but also combines modern design elements with traditional styles, creating a work of art that is both classic and eternal.