Taiwan Craft Home - Ko Ching-Chung (Sheng-Hsing Western Buddha Kingdom) Introduction
Craftsman: Ke Jinzhong, born in 1965, began learning to create Buddhist statues in 1977, accumulating over forty years of experience. Specialties: traditional figures, Buddhist idol sculpture, lacquer line carving, painting, etc. Direction of work: combining wood carving with lacquer line embellishments to innovate and pass on traditional crafts. Creation philosophy: In traditional craft creation, the carving of figures, whether through precise knife techniques or intricate detailing, can be executed fluidly and freely; in innovative craft, he establishes his own unique style by embellishing the original wood with delicate lacquer lines, gold applications, painting, and gem inlays, allowing Buddha and deity statues to simultaneously express solemnity and grandeur, thereby showcasing the unique craftsmanship of the creator. The essence of creation lies in inheritance, learning, and recreation, innovatively interpreting traditional Buddhist statue carving procedures, protecting and preserving traditional techniques, while actively researching and developing new dynamics and creative power, bestowing new life upon traditional crafts, thus ensuring their continuous succession.
Ke Jinzhong
Ke Jinzhong
