Taiwan Handicraft House - Ke Jinzhong (Buddhism Kingdom of Shengxingxi) Introduction
Craftsman: Ke Jinzhong, born in 1965, began learning the art of Buddhist statue carving in 1977, and has been creating for over forty years. Specialties include traditional figures, Buddhist and divine statue carving, lacquer line carving, and painting. Artistic direction: By adding lacquer line embellishments to wood carvings, he innovates traditional crafts and ensures their transmission. Creative philosophy: In traditional craft creation, the carving of figures, whether with precise knife skills or intricate workmanship, can be accomplished freely and swiftly; in innovative craftsmanship, he stands out by decorating the original wood with delicate lacquer lines, gilding, painting, and gemstone inlays. This enables the Buddha and deities to convey both solemnity and grandeur, showcasing the unique craftsmanship of the creator. The core spirit of creation is inheritance, learning, and reconstruction, innovatively interpreting the traditional Buddhist statue carving process, protecting and inheriting traditional techniques while actively researching and developing new creative energy, breathing new life into traditional crafts, and ensuring their continued existence.
Ke Jinchung
Ke Jinzhong
