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elshinta.com - 13 October 2025

Ren Zhe Sculptures at Townhall, IDD, PIK2

elshinta.com, Jakarta - Chinese artist Ren Zhe is exhibiting his work at Townhall Indonesia Design District (IDD), PIK 2, Jakarta. More than 50 masterpieces by this phenomenal artist will be on display until October 19, 2025.

The exhibition, themed A Path to Glory, is an art showcase that presents the most complete collection of Ren Zhe's sculptures, not only in Indonesia, but in the world. In a press release, it was explained that the sculptor, who is among the top five most respected artists in China, presents a series of sculptures inspired by the characters in the works of author Jin Yong.

This exhibition is dominated by Ren Zhe's works as part of a series of events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jin Yong, the Hong Kong-based wuxia literary maestro whose works have become legendary across generations.

Those familiar with the Eagle Warrior trilogy, Jin Yong's works ranging from The Legend of the Condor Heroes, The Return of the Condor Heroes, to The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, should be able to recognize the various characters in these legendary works. The stories of these warriors are presented beautifully and aesthetically.

Ren Zhe highlights these characters in his various bronze and stainless steel sculptures. The muscle tone and character of each figure can transport viewers to their childhood and youth, when they read martial arts comics and watched the series.

From the beginning, the author, through the Jin Yong Foundation, chose Ren Zhe as the only artist allowed to transform his characters into works of art. They were convinced that Ren Zhe could "bring back to life" these characters in phenomenal sculptures.

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

Visitors to the exhibition hall may be amazed to see a 2-3 meter tall sculpture, positioned holding a bow, representing the character Guo Jing (Kwee Ceng). Next to him stands a sculpture 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.