Araki Art Center Introduction
Tongxiao Huangmu Art Garden was established in 1966 and was originally known as the Oriental Wood Carving Art Creation Society. In 1969, it was renamed Huangmu Art Garden and has since become a well-established wood carving factory in Tongxiao. It witnessed the prosperous wood carving industry of the 1960s and is one of the few wood carving factories still in operation today. In 1994, Huangmu Art Garden established an art center to introduce traditional Chinese large woodwork and carving techniques, showcasing wood carved Buddha statues, root carvings,透雕 (pierced carvings), and various wooden crafts. Visitors can also take a tour of the wood carving workshop and participate in DIY activities related to carving, making it a well-known cultural and artistic attraction in the area. In the wood carving exhibition area, there are solemnly displayed statues of deities and many handcrafted works, showcasing exquisite carving skills that open one’s eyes to the art. The factory work area preserves complete production equipment, basic woodworking tools, wood carving templates, and carving tools, providing insight into the wood carving process. For those interested in hands-on experience, there is a DIY area where visitors can carve items such as pencil holders, bookshelves, and face masks of the Five Way God. It can be said that the Huangmu Art Center has elevated the traditional wood carving factory into a Buddhist art center and serves as a hall of cultural heritage.
