小巴廊 - 4 4 G a l l e r y

28/08/2026

『 100：Ten × Ten 』

回歸簡鍊的極致
THE ESSENCE OF SIMPLICITY

08.
夫妻雕像
W5 H22 D5 左
W5 H22 D5 右
鐵.礦物色料

Couple Sculpture
W5 × H22 × D5 cm Left
W5 × H22 × D5 cm Right
Iron, mineral pigments

《夫妻雕像》以兩件並置的人形雕像構成作品核心，來自馬利（Mali）的雕塑傳統。作品刻意弱化寫實比例，以修長而近乎幾何化的身體、簡化的五官與不對稱的頭部造型，呈現原始、粗獷而富有節奏的視覺語彙。表面覆著鐵質與礦物色料，斑駁的質地與自然沉積般的色澤，使雕像彷彿歷經時間侵蝕，形成獨特的歲月感。

兩個人物彼此獨立站立，卻透過相近的尺度、姿態與垂直構圖形成微妙的關係。作品並不著重描繪人物的個別特徵，而是將「兩者」作為一種關係性的存在：在差異之中並置，在距離之間產生連結。這種簡約而克制的造型，也突顯非洲雕塑特有的抽象性與形式力量。

Couple Sculpture consists of two standing anthropomorphic figures from Mali, presented side by side as a study of form and relationship. Their elongated proportions, simplified facial features, and asymmetrical heads move away from naturalistic representation, creating a raw and highly abstract visual language. Iron and mineral pigments cover the surfaces, producing an uneven, weathered texture that evokes the passage of time and gives the figures a strong sense of materiality.

Although each figure stands independently, their similar scale, vertical posture, and spatial arrangement establish a subtle dialogue between the two. Rather than emphasizing individual identity, the work explores the presence of “two” as a relationship—separate yet connected, distinct yet belonging to a shared composition. Through its restrained forms and tactile surfaces, the sculpture reveals the expressive power of African sculptural aesthetics, where abstraction, material, proportion, and presence become the language of the work.

22/08/2026

『 100：Ten × Ten 』

自然與魔法溝通的載體
A BRIDGE TO NATURE

07.
魔法人雕像
H33 W9 D11
木.礦物色料.金屬.纖維

Magic Man Sculpture
H33 × W9 × D11 cm
Wood, mineral pigments, metal, fiber

這件來自剛果的木雕，以高度簡化而鮮明的造型，呈現一個雙手環抱腹部的人形。細長的頭部、突出的髮冠、誇張的五官與層層堆疊的身體線條，使整件作品帶有強烈而神秘的視覺張力。腹部是作品最重要的視覺核心，圓潤而突出的形體彷彿承載著某種尚未完成、卻正在生成的生命與力量。

木質紋路與礦物色料留下的歲月痕跡，讓作品同時具有原始性與雕塑性的美感。它不只是一件描繪人物的雕像，更像是一個承載願望的容器：把看不見的期待，轉化為可以被握住、觀看與保存的形體。

This wooden sculpture from Congo presents a human figure with both hands embracing the abdomen through a highly simplified yet distinctive form. The elongated head, prominent coiffure, exaggerated facial features, and layered contours of the body create a powerful and enigmatic visual presence. The rounded and prominent abdomen becomes the central focus of the work, appearing to carry a life and energy that has yet to be revealed but is already in the process of becoming.

The natural grain of the wood and traces of mineral pigments reveal the passage of time, giving the work both a raw, primitive quality and a strong sculptural presence. Rather than simply depicting a human figure, the sculpture can be seen as a vessel for wishes—transforming invisible hopes and expectations into a physical form that can be held, observed, and preserved.

21/08/2026

『 100：Ten × Ten 』

潔白的完美家族守護象徵
A SYMBOL OF FAMILY PROTECTION

06.
Hei -Tiki守護配飾
H12 W6 D0.5
獸骨.礦物色料

Hei-Tiki Protective Ornament
H12 × W6 × D0.5 cm
Animal bone, mineral pigments

這件 Hei-Tiki 是毛利文化中具有代表性的傳統配飾，以獸骨雕刻而成，表面施以礦物色料。作品採取高度裝飾性的造型，輪廓以圓形眼睛與彎曲肢體構成，身體各部位交織著細密的線刻與幾何紋樣。

Hei-Tiki 的造型具有鮮明的辨識度，其特殊的比例與雕刻方式，展現毛利藝術對人物形體、線條與裝飾美感的獨特理解。骨材經過長時間使用與保存後，表面呈現溫潤的色澤與自然痕跡，使作品同時具有手工雕刻的質感與歷史感。它不僅具有裝飾性，也承載著毛利文化中重要的造型傳統與身份意涵。

This Hei-Tiki is a distinctive traditional ornament from Māori culture in New Zealand, carved from animal bone and finished with mineral pigments. The work features a highly decorative visual language, with an exaggerated head, large circular eyes, and curved limbs forming a stylized human figure. Its body is covered with intricate incised lines, spirals, and geometric patterns, creating a strong sense of rhythm and visual complexity.

The openwork structure allows light to pass through the carving, giving the solid bone material an unexpected sense of lightness. The distinctive proportions and elaborate surface patterns demonstrate the Māori appreciation for stylized human forms, line, and ornamentation. Over time, the bone has developed a warm, aged surface with subtle traces of use and preservation, enhancing its tactile quality and historical character. As a wearable cultural artwork, the Hei-Tiki combines ornamentation with a distinctive sculptural tradition, reflecting an important aspect of Māori visual culture and identity.

18/08/2026

『 100：Ten × Ten 』

造型 . 線條 . 顏色的完美創造
FORM, LINE & HARMONY

05.
面具
H27 W18 D10
木.礦物色料

Mask
H27 × W18 × D10 cm
Wood, mineral pigments

本作品展現非洲部落面具獨特而鮮明的造型美學。
整體以簡潔有力的線條構成，臉部輪廓呈現圓弧與幾何形體的交錯，寬大的耳部、突出的鼻樑與鏤空的雙眼形成強烈的視覺節奏。雕刻線條不追求細膩寫實，而是透過比例的誇張與形體的簡化，創造出具有力量與辨識度的臉部表情。

木紋由深褐、黑色與暖色調交疊，呈現沉厚而富有層次的質感。面具在非洲部落藝術中不僅具有造型功能，更展現不同文化對人體、表情與形式的獨特理解。本作以極簡的雕刻語彙凝聚視覺張力，在粗獷與細緻、自然與幾何之間取得平衡，呈現非洲雕塑鮮明而自由的藝術美感。

This mask embodies the distinctive and expressive aesthetic of African tribal art. Its form is constructed through bold and economical lines, combining curved contours with geometric shapes to create a dynamic visual rhythm. The broad ears, prominent nose, and hollowed eyes establish a powerful and immediately recognizable facial structure. Rather than pursuing naturalistic detail, the sculptor relies on simplified forms and deliberate exaggeration of proportion to create a strong and expressive presence. The wooden surface preserves visible traces of carving and variations in color developed through time.

Layers of deep brown, black, and warm tones give the work a rich and weathered character. Within African tribal art, masks reveal diverse approaches to the human face, expression, proportion, and form. Through a restrained sculptural vocabulary, this work creates a compelling balance between ruggedness and refinement, organic form and geometry, revealing the distinctive freedom and visual power of African sculpture.

15/08/2026

【 HORNBILL．公告 】
8/15 ( 六 ) 外出旅行。
不對外開放。

8/15 ( Saturday ) Traveling out.
Not open to the public.

08/08/2026

01/08/2026

『 100：Ten × Ten 』

另一種宗教聖母與聖子的再現
ANOTHER VISION OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD

04.
聖母雕像
H48 W9 D7
木.礦物色料

Virgin Mary Figure
H48 × W9 × D7 cm
Wood, mineral pigments

本作品以修長而簡潔的比例塑造人物形象，垂直延伸的輪廓與流暢的衣褶線條，使雕像呈現沉靜而優雅的節奏。懷抱嬰孩的構圖形成穩定的視覺重心，在簡化的造型中流露溫柔而內斂的人物情感。

木質表面覆以礦物色料，經時間沉澱形成溫潤而深邃的色澤，更襯托雕塑樸實而純粹的質感。這件作品見證不同文化在藝術創作中的相互融合，透過簡潔而富有力量的造型，展現雕塑超越地域與時代的人文美感。

This sculpture is defined by its elongated proportions and refined simplicity. Its vertically extended silhouette and flowing drapery create a quiet rhythm of elegance and balance. The composition, with the child gently held in the figure's arms, establishes a stable visual focus while conveying a sense of tenderness and restraint through its simplified forms.

The wooden surface is finished with mineral pigments that have developed a rich, warm patina over time, enhancing the sculpture's understated purity and natural character. This work stands as a testament to the artistic dialogue between different cultures, demonstrating how diverse visual traditions can be harmoniously integrated. Through its restrained yet powerful form, the sculpture expresses a timeless humanistic beauty that transcends geography and history.

25/07/2026

『 100：Ten × Ten 』

母性無私奉獻的愛
A SYMBOL OF MATERNAL LOVE

03.
母與子坐姿雕像剛果
H20 W8 D8
木.礦物色料.玻璃

Seated Mother and Child Figure
Democratic Republic of the Congo
H20 × W8 × D8 cm
Wood, mineral pigments, glass

母與子是非洲雕塑中最具代表性的創作主題之一，也是對生命延續、家庭關係與人類情感最深刻的表達。作品以端坐的母親為主體，懷抱幼子，整體造型沉穩而平衡，展現簡潔有力的雕刻語彙。人物比例經過刻意調整，修長的頸部、幾何化的頭部與略為誇張的雙眼，使作品在寫實與抽象之間取得和諧，展現剛果木雕獨特的美學特色。

雕像表面覆以礦物色料，經歲月累積形成溫潤而富層次的質感；嵌入玻璃的雙眼則成為視覺焦點，為靜謐的造型增添光澤與生命力。這件作品並非追求細節的再現，而是透過簡潔的線條、穩定的坐姿與內斂的表情，凝聚人物之間安定而親密的關係。

The mother and child is one of the most iconic subjects in African sculpture, expressing the continuity of life, the bonds of family, and the enduring nature of human relationships. The composition centers on a seated mother gently holding her child, creating a balanced and tranquil form that reflects a refined yet powerful sculptural language. Deliberately stylized proportions—including the elongated neck, geometric head, and subtly enlarged eyes—create a harmonious balance between naturalism and abstraction, exemplifying the distinctive aesthetic of Congolese wood carving.

The surface is finished with mineral pigments that have developed a warm, layered patina over time, while the glass-inlaid eyes provide a striking visual focus, adding luminosity and quiet vitality to the sculpture. Rather than emphasizing realistic detail, the work conveys a sense of intimacy and stability through simplified forms, composed posture, and restrained expression, capturing the enduring connection between mother and child with remarkable elegance.

20/07/2026

『 100：Ten × Ten 』

十，十乘以十，形成一百。
如同小巴廊持續策劃非洲部落藝術展，每十個展覽都是一個階段性的循環。第100個展覽，不只是回顧，更是紀念一路走來的重要時刻 …。

小巴廊迎來第100個展覽，以「100：十 × 十」作為策展主題。展覽以一件來自西非馬利多貢族的十人人柱雕像作為核心，並從歷屆每十個展覽中，各挑選一件最具代表性的作品共同展出，構成十件經典作品與一件核心雕塑相互對話的展覽，回顧小巴廊一路走來的策展歷程，也展望下一個新的開始。

多貢族的人柱雕像，以十位人物並列而成，每一位人物都是獨立的個體，同時也是整體結構不可缺少的一部分。這種彼此支撐的形式，呈現出平衡、秩序與延續的雕塑美學。

此次展出的十件代表作品，分別來自過去每十個展覽的重要節點，它們如同多貢雕像中的十位人物，各自承載不同的創作主題、文化探索與策展記憶。當它們重新聚集於同一空間，不只是回顧，更形成一條跨越時間的軌跡，映照出小巴廊多年來持續深耕非洲部落藝術的歷程。

這場經典回顧展，不只是慶祝第100個展覽，更是向每一件作品、每一次相遇，以及向每一段共同走過的時間致意。當十人成為一百的起點，下一個循環，也將由此展開。

In many African cultures, the number ten symbolizes the completion of a cycle; ten multiplied by ten becomes one hundred.
To mark its 100th exhibition, Xiaobalang presents "100: 10 × 10" as the curatorial theme. At the heart of the exhibition is a ten-figure pillar sculpture from the Dogon people of Mali, accompanied by one representative work selected from every ten exhibitions throughout the gallery's history.

Together, these ten iconic works and the central sculpture create a dialogue across time—reflecting on Xiaobalang's curatorial journey while looking toward a new beginning.
The Dogon pillar sculpture is composed of ten figures arranged side by side, each an independent individual while remaining an inseparable part of the whole. Their mutual support expresses a sculptural language of balance, order, continuity, and collective strength.

The ten representative works on view each originate from a significant milestone in the gallery's exhibition history. Like the ten figures of the Dogon sculpture, every work embodies its own artistic vision, cultural exploration, and curatorial memory. Reunited within a single exhibition, they become more than a retrospective; together they form a timeline that reflects Xiaobalang's enduring commitment to African tribal art over the years.
This retrospective celebrates far more than the gallery's 100th exhibition. It is a tribute to every artwork, every encounter, and every shared moment that has shaped this journey. As ten figures become the foundation of one hundred, a new cycle quietly begins.

20/07/2026

『 100：Ten × Ten 』

尊貴與優雅的象徵
A SYMBOL OF NOBILITY AND ELEGANCE

02.
男性貴族雕像
象牙海岸
H50 W14 D13
木.礦物色料.纖維

MALE ARISTOCRAT STATUE
IVORY COAST
H50 × W14 × D13 CM
WOOD, MINERAL PIGMENTS, FIBER

這件來自象牙海岸的男性貴族雕像，以修長而均衡的人體比例，展現西非雕刻藝術對秩序、尊嚴與美感的深刻理解。雕像採取端坐姿態，挺直的身軀與沉穩的表情形成安定而內斂的視覺節奏。雙手環抱權杖，象徵領導者的身份與責任，也使整體構圖呈現垂直而集中的力量。修長的臉部輪廓、拱形眉線、半閉雙眼與細膩的頭飾雕刻，共同構築出沉靜且高雅的氣質，展現非洲部落藝術對人物神韻的高度掌握。

頭部與軀幹之間形成優雅的節奏，雙腿與基座則提供穩定支撐，使作品在靜止之中仍保有強烈的生命張力。它將權威轉化為優雅，將力量化為沉靜。高貴不只是身份的象徵，更是一種內在與人格力量的展現。

This male aristocrat statue from the Ivory Coast exemplifies the refined balance and elegance that characterize West African sculpture. Its elongated proportions and composed seated posture reflect a profound understanding of order, dignity, and idealized beauty. The figure firmly clasps a ceremonial staff, signifying leadership and responsibility while reinforcing the sculpture's strong vertical composition. The elongated face, arched brows, half-closed eyes, and delicately carved headdress create a serene yet commanding presence, revealing the sculptor's remarkable ability to capture inner character through simplified form.

Rather than emphasizing anatomical realism, the artist employs harmonious proportions, flowing contours, and restrained volumes to create a timeless sculptural language. The relationship between the enlarged head and slender body establishes a graceful rhythm, while the solid legs and base provide stability and visual balance. The natural grain of the wood, the earthy tones of mineral pigments, and the subtle traces left by fiber all contribute to a rich surface that speaks of age, craftsmanship, and cultural continuity.

The nobility expressed by this sculpture does not arise from ornamentation, but from its quiet confidence, measured proportions, and dignified posture. Authority is transformed into elegance, and strength into calm restraint. Standing before the figure, viewers encounter more than the image of an aristocrat—they experience an enduring vision of leadership, refinement, and humanity. Through its simplicity and extraordinary sculptural harmony, the work becomes a timeless symbol of nobility and elegance.