Quanzhou, Fujian
On a recent trip to Fujian, in the Tangquan village about an hour drive from Quanzhou, I had the privilege of meeting artist Sun Wen Hong-the artist behind the detailed wood carvings that have been meticulously carved to reflect the great characters of famed Chinese fables, the peaceful and serene GuanYin and the cheerful Buddha that has brought Mr. Sun much fame. With his skillful hands and wild imagination, which he inherited from his father, lifeless logs have been turned into characters that are full of life. I especially love the pieces that have been kept as natural as possible, making use of the shapes, creases and colours of the wood in its most original form. To visit the Wen Hong Art Center and meet the artist himself, contact: +86-0595-87575518.
On a recent trip to Fujian, in the Tangquan village about an hour drive from Quanzhou, I had the privilege of meeting artist Sun Wen Hong-the artist behind the detailed wood carvings that have been meticulously carved to reflect the great characters of famed Chinese fables, the peaceful and serene GuanYin and the cheerful Buddha that has brought Mr. Sun much fame. With his skillful hands and wild imagination, which he inherited from his father, lifeless logs have been turned into characters that are full of life. I especially love the pieces that have been kept as natural as possible, making use of the shapes, creases and colours of the wood in its most original form. To visit the Wen Hong Art Center and meet the artist himself, contact: +86-0595-87575518.
