『 African Tribal Mythical Beasts 』 Exhibitions
非洲部落神獸主題展
2026.04.11 - 05.09
🔎️展覽作品專冊
本展以非洲部落藝術神獸意象為核心，思考動物形象在部落社會中的精神與藝術美學。在
許多非洲部落文化中，動物並不僅僅是自然界的一部分，更被視為原始自然力量與部族精
神的象徵。豹、變色龍、羚羊與各種想像中的神獸形象，常出現在雕刻、面具與儀式器物
之中，它們既代表勇氣、守護與權力，也象徵著人與自然之間深刻而神聖的連結。透過這
些寓意，將不可見的精神世界轉化為具體可感的藝術形式，使神獸成為文化與信仰的重要
媒介。
這樣的動物象徵亦令人聯想到《Noah’s Ark》諾亞方舟所傳達的意象：當世界面臨洪水與混
沌時，各種動物被帶入方舟，共同保存生命的延續與自然的秩序。若從文化隱喻的角度來
看，非洲部落藝術中的神獸形象亦如同一座精神的「方舟」，承載著人類對自然的敬畏、對
生命的守護，以及對宇宙秩序的理解。
本展呈現非洲部落藝術所具有的童趣與深刻形式感，將自然、精神與美感凝聚為一種永恆
而生動的藝術觀。
This exhibition centers on the imagery of mythical beasts in African tribal art, exploring
the spiritual meaning and aesthetic significance of animal forms within tribal societies.
In many African cultures, animals are not merely part of the natural world; they are
regarded as symbols of primordial forces of nature and the collective spirit of the
community.
Leopards, lions, antelopes, and various imagined mythical creatures frequently appear
in carvings, masks, and ritual objects. These forms represent courage, protection, and
power, while also embodying the profound and sacred relationship between humans
and nature. Through these symbolic meanings, the invisible spiritual world is
transformed into tangible artistic forms, allowing mythical beasts to become an
essential medium of culture and belief.
Such animal symbolism also recalls the imagery conveyed in the story of Noah‘s Ark.
When the world was faced with flood and chaos, animals were gathered into the Ark,
preserving the continuity of life and the balance of nature. From a cultural and
metaphorical perspective, the mythical beasts in African tribal art can likewise be seen
as a kind of spiritual “ark,” carrying humanity’s reverence for nature, the protection of
life, and an understanding of cosmic order.The imagery of mythical creatures continues
to influence contemporary culture and design.
許多非洲部落文化中，動物並不僅僅是自然界的一部分，更被視為原始自然力量與部族精
神的象徵。豹、變色龍、羚羊與各種想像中的神獸形象，常出現在雕刻、面具與儀式器物
之中，它們既代表勇氣、守護與權力，也象徵著人與自然之間深刻而神聖的連結。透過這
些寓意，將不可見的精神世界轉化為具體可感的藝術形式，使神獸成為文化與信仰的重要
媒介。
這樣的動物象徵亦令人聯想到《Noah’s Ark》諾亞方舟所傳達的意象：當世界面臨洪水與混
沌時，各種動物被帶入方舟，共同保存生命的延續與自然的秩序。若從文化隱喻的角度來
看，非洲部落藝術中的神獸形象亦如同一座精神的「方舟」，承載著人類對自然的敬畏、對
生命的守護，以及對宇宙秩序的理解。
本展呈現非洲部落藝術所具有的童趣與深刻形式感，將自然、精神與美感凝聚為一種永恆
而生動的藝術觀。
This exhibition centers on the imagery of mythical beasts in African tribal art, exploring
the spiritual meaning and aesthetic significance of animal forms within tribal societies.
In many African cultures, animals are not merely part of the natural world; they are
regarded as symbols of primordial forces of nature and the collective spirit of the
community.
Leopards, lions, antelopes, and various imagined mythical creatures frequently appear
in carvings, masks, and ritual objects. These forms represent courage, protection, and
power, while also embodying the profound and sacred relationship between humans
and nature. Through these symbolic meanings, the invisible spiritual world is
transformed into tangible artistic forms, allowing mythical beasts to become an
essential medium of culture and belief.
Such animal symbolism also recalls the imagery conveyed in the story of Noah‘s Ark.
When the world was faced with flood and chaos, animals were gathered into the Ark,
preserving the continuity of life and the balance of nature. From a cultural and
metaphorical perspective, the mythical beasts in African tribal art can likewise be seen
as a kind of spiritual “ark,” carrying humanity’s reverence for nature, the protection of
life, and an understanding of cosmic order.The imagery of mythical creatures continues
to influence contemporary culture and design.
