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Out of the Jungle by Rolf Knie represents a pivotal moment in contemporary circus art, marking a profound departure from traditional animal imagery toward sophisticated artistic interpretation. Created in 2000 and measuring 140 × 120 cm, this acrylic masterpiece embodies the artist’s mature vision of liberation from the constraints of both literal representation and societal expectations, transforming the circus ring into a metaphorical journey of emergence and freedom.