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A Famous Sculptor Prodigy and His Protégé in Taiwan

Often referred to as the “quick wood sculptor” and the “axe sculptor in Taiwan,” Huang Hongyan (黃弘彥) is one of the three sculptor prodigies in Taiwan. As the by-names suggest, he is well-known for his amazing skills of completing a woodcarving within 15 minutes.  About the sculptor prodigy Huang was born in northern Taiwan’s Taoyuan ...

Billy Shyu

Huang Hongyan with two of his works on opera actors.

This Stunning Chinese Wood Carving Is One of the Longest in the World

Artists can turn even the most mundane of objects into a piece of wonder through their skills. Wood carving is an excellent example of such art. One example of this is a carving by Chinese artist Zheng Chunhui that is based on the well-known ancient scroll painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival (1085 ...

Emma Lu

Giant Chinese wood carving.