Taiwan Crafts House - Huang Ma-qing Woodcarving Studio Introduction
Born in the renowned carving town of Lukang, he started apprenticing under wood sculptor Mr. Wang Jin-yi at the age of 14, laying the foundation for traditional wood carving. Lukang's wood carving skills are primarily inherited from the Quanzhou school of mainland China, characterized by their exquisite styles, vividly depicting flowers, birds, insects, fish, and legendary figures. Huang Ma-qing's wood carving creations are particularly focused on the ecological environment of Taiwan. For example, he draws inspiration from wetlands, horseshoe crabs in Kinmen, and black-faced spoonbills in the Qigu estuary. He infuses emotions into each piece of wood, chiseling away to awaken the public to the "selfish behavior of humanity that has destroyed the habitats of coexisting species." To preserve these beautiful figures, he endeavors to carve their likenesses in search of the wonderful memories that once existed in this land.
Huang Ma Qing Wood Carving Studio
Huang Ma Qing Woodcarving Studio
