Taiwan Craft Home - Shih Tzu-He Art Workshop Introduction
Craftsman: Shih Chih-Hui * Shih Chih-Hui was born in Lugang in 1935 and began learning deity statue carving—decorative Buddha from his father Shih Li, known as the "God Knife", at the age of 16. He has solidified his fundamentals and dedicated himself to the art of carving and decorating Buddha for over seventy years. * The Quanzhou school of decorative Buddha carving techniques features a structural frame, layout, proportion, and a delicate, elegant, steady, and solid style, along with exquisite and gorgeous lacquer line techniques, which have been masterfully integrated. His skills are remarkable. * In 2014, he received the "Craft Achievement Award" from the National Taiwan Crafts Research and Development Center under the Ministry of Culture and the "2014 Taiwan Wood Sculpture Heritage Award" from the Miaoli County Government; in 2011, he was recognized as a National Living Treasure by the Council for Cultural Affairs; in 2009, the Changhua County Government registered him as an intangible cultural asset/traditional craft—decorative Buddha preserver; and in 1994, he received the 10th "National Arts Heritage Award" from the Ministry of Education. * Shih Chih-Hui's art studio is located near the Lugang Mazu Temple, Lugang Old Street, and Cultural and Creative Center.
Shih Tzu-He Art Workshop
