Masterpieces by Chinese Artists Exhibited in Jakarta, Featuring the Character of Rajawali the Warrior

medcom.id - 13 October 2025

Ren Zhe Sculptures at Townhall, IDD, PIK2

Jakarta, medcom.id: More than 50 masterpieces by phenomenal Chinese artist Ren Zhe are on display at Townhall, Indonesia Design District (IDD), PIK 2, until October 19, 2025. The exhibition, themed "A Path to Glory," is an art showcase featuring the most complete collection of Ren Zhe's sculptures in the world.

The exhibition is even more special because the artist, who is ranked among the top five artists in China, presents a series of sculptures inspired by the characters in the works of author Jin Yong. This exhibition is part of a series of events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jin Yong, a Hong Kong-based wuxia literary maestro whose works have become legendary across generations.

Jin Yong is known for his trilogy, The Legend of the Condor Heroes, The Return of the Condor Heroes, and The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. This trilogy was once very popular in Indonesia when it was adapted into a series and film.

"Ren Zhe does not simply copy Jin Yong's characters, he channels their souls. This is a spiritual journey about glory and humanity," said Linda Ma, founder of Linda's Gallery, the sole organizer of this exhibition.

According to her, A Path to Glory not only provides a space for nostalgia for fans of the Condor Heroes Trilogy, but also invites the public to reflect on the universal values contained in classical Chinese literature.

The characters created by Jin Yong are constantly tested between personal ambition, family honor, and universal virtues. Ren Zhe captures this essence in great detail in his work, heroic figures who not only display physical strength but also their humanity.

Visitors to the exhibition hall are amazed to see a 2-3 meter tall statue, positioned holding a bow, representing the character Guo Jing (Kwee Ceng). Next to him stands a statue of a woman on horseback, who is presumably his wife, the character Huang Rong (Oey Yong), riding a horse no less than 2.5 meters tall.

There are also figures of Yang Guo (Yo Ko) and Xiaolongnu (Siauw Liong Lie) expressing their love. Yo Ko's right hand is missing, leaving his sleeve empty. Meanwhile, the slender Bibi Lung waits with her veil on.

Through a series of monumental sculptures by Ren Zhe, visitors are invited to trace the heroism, moral values, and wisdom that emanate from Jin Yong's universe, especially the stories in the Condor Heroes Trilogy.

"This is the most comprehensive exhibition of Ren Zhe's works featuring characters from Jin Yong's novels. We have exhibited Ren Zhe's work in Singapore before, but not as comprehensively as this. So collectors and art lovers must come here, because this is a very rare opportunity," said Linda.

Ren Zhe is one of the most prominent young sculptors in China today. A graduate of the Tsinghua Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, he is known for his ability to combine traditional Eastern aesthetics with global contemporary sensibilities.

In his work, Ren Zhe uses modern materials to bring to life classical values such as courage, generosity, respect, and honesty, which are core values in Confucian philosophy. For Indonesians, who have long been familiar with Chinese popular culture through martial arts films, TV dramas, and comics, this exhibition offers a new experience, reinterpreting Jin Yong through the three-dimensional visual language of sculpture.