Kang Mu-Xiang (born 1961), a famous contemporary artist in Taiwan, is often referred to as a "modern primitive man." Born in Tongxiao Town, Miaoli County, started studying at the age of 13, studying traditional wood carving techniques, and entering the path of art creation.
Eternal “Someone asked me what I do. I write for the record—earth with my thoughts, with my mood, All things of Life become infinite Life.”
—Kang Muxiang





康木祥，1961年生，台灣著名的當代藝術家，被譽為 「 現代原始人 」。出生於苗栗縣通霄鎮，13歲開始學習傳統木雕技藝，踏入藝術創作之路。

2002年，康木祥受邀至台灣龜山島駐地創作，他以當地漂流木為媒材，打造出具有生命力的 「 生命 」 系列作品，詮釋自然與人類共存的理念。2013年，他利用台北101退役的鋼纜，創作出環保再生藝術作品「無限生命」，目前矗立於台北101廣場，成為台灣文化與再生精神的象徵。自2016年起，他的鋼纜系列作品陸續在德國、瑞士、法國與美國等地展出，將台灣文化價值與環保意識推向國際舞台。他擅於將廢棄材料賦予新生命，探索物件的可能性與人類情感的連結。

康木祥的創作不僅是一種視覺藝術，更是一場跨越時間與空間的心靈旅程。他的作品經常以反思生命、自然與人性的主題，透過創作向觀眾提問，並傳達對環境的關懷以及對文化傳承的重視。

Kang Mu-Xiang (born 1961), a famous contemporary artist in Taiwan, is often referred to as a "modern primitive man." Born in Tongxiao Town, Miaoli County, started studying at the age of 13, studying traditional wood carving techniques, and entering the path of art creation.

In 2002, Kang Mu Xiang received the creation of Gushan Island, Taiwan, and other local driftwood materials, and the "life" series works with the vitality of the hammered tools, and the philosophy of coexistence with nature and humanity. In 2013, Taipei 101 decommissioned steel was used for other purposes, and the environmental conservation and restoration art work ``Infinite Life'' was created, and the Taipei 101 square was soon established, creating a spiritual symbol of Taiwan's cultural and regeneration. Launched in 2016, other steel series works continue to be exhibited in Dekoku, Ruishi, Faguo and Miku, etc., and Taiwanese culture is promoted on the international stage to promote environmental conservation awareness. In other ways, the disposal of materials gives rise to new life, the possibility of exploring objects and the emotional connection of human beings. 

Kang Mu-Xiang's creation is a kind of visual art, and it is a mental journey that transcends time and space. Other works are always antithetical to life, natural and human sexual themes, transparent creative perspectives are proposed, and the emphasis is placed on traditional development, environmental considerations, and cultural tradition.




藝術年表

2016柏林藝術博覽會Berliner Liste 展出 《 Path to Life 》  
Exhibited Path to Life renewed cable Art in Berlin

2015 臺北101藝廊展出 《 同根生 》
Exhibited Born in the Same Root in Taipei 101 Gallery
作品 《 臺灣如意 》 被德國卡爾斯魯爾市ZKM藝術多媒體中心典藏，永久展示中心廣場
Taiwan Ruyi acquired by city government in Karlsruhe, German in ZKM Center for Art and Media

2014 受臺灣司法部邀請，設計 《 法律之眼 》 獎盃
Designed a trophy “Eyes of the Law” for Taiwan Ministry of Justice
受台灣開發企業邀請，設計公共藝術 《 無盡的愛 》，永久陳列於金門風獅爺廣場
Create public art for Kinmen Lord Wind Lion Square “Endless Love” in Taiwan Kinmen

2013受臺北 101大樓邀請，以廢棄電梯鋼纜創作大型公共藝術 《 無限生命 》
Renewed Taipei 101 elevator cables into public art “Unlimited Life”
大型公共藝術 《 生生不息 》 為中國東莞台商總會收藏，永久陳列於台商總會大樓入口
Create a public art for Taiwanese Association building “Endless Life” in China

2005
木雕作品 《 公共藝術之美 》 為梵諦岡博物館永久典藏 “Beauty of Public Art” gifted to Vatican Museum

2003受聘為亞洲大學駐校藝術家，作品 《 母與女 》 為安藤忠雄藝術館永久典藏
Work acquired to Asian University Museum of Modern Art
受東北角風景管理處委任設計- 《 臺灣東北角漂流木展示館 》
Design the “Driftwood Exhibition Hall” in Taiwan Northeast corner (government-appointed)

1999哥斯達黎家國家博物館邀請展並典藏
Exhibited in Costa Rica National Museum with artwork acquired.
巴拿馬美術館邀請展並典藏
Exhibited in Panama Art Museum with artwork acquired.
三義木雕博物館邀請展並典藏
Exhibited in National Sanyi Sculpture Museum with artwork acquired.


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MATERIAL 理解和重塑


  1. 木雕塑
    Wood Sculpture  
  2. 銅雕塑 
    Copper Sculpture
  3. 不銹鋼雕塑 
    Stainless Steel Sculpture  
  4. 鋼索雕塑 
    Cable Sculpture



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TAIWAN台灣串連計畫
2024
  1. 基隆港再生藝術展
    Keelung Harbor Recycled Art     Exhibition.
  2. 臺中港航海節藝術策展
    Taichung Port Maritime Festival Art Exhibition.
 2023
  1. 臺中 國立自然科學博物館
    National Museum of Natural Science, Taichung.




    WORLD一條連結世界的鋼索
    2019
    1. 紐澤西 大地雕塑公園
      Grounds For Sculpture, the United States.
    2018
    1. 美國 華盛頓雙橡園
      Twin Oaks, the United States.
    2. 德國 漢堡市政廳廣場
      Rathausmarkt, Hamburg, Germany.
    3. 美國 紐約時尚特區
      The Garment District, NYC, the United States.
    2017
    1. 德國 迪普霍爾茨
      Diepholz, Germany.
    2. 法國 巴黎 YIA 當代藝術博覽會
      The Paris Contemporary Art Show by YIA ART FAIR, France.
    3. 瑞士 蒙特勒雙年展
      Montreux Biennale, Switzerland.
    4. 德國 柏林波茲坦廣場廢墟重生展
      Rebirth from the Ruins, Potsdamer Platz, Germany.