Taiwan Handicraft Museum - Ke Jinzhong (Shengxing Western Buddha Kingdom) Introduction
Craftsman: Ke Jinzhong, born in 1965, began learning the art of Buddha decoration in 1977 and has been creating for over forty years. Specialization: traditional figures, Buddha and deity statue carving, lacquered line carving, and painting. Direction of work: combines wooden sculpture with lacquered lines to innovate and preserve traditional crafts. Creation philosophy: In traditional craft creation, the carving of images can be completed effortlessly with precise cutting and delicate workmanship; in innovative craftsmanship, he stands out by embellishing the original wood with intricate lacquered lines, gold leaf, painting, and gemstone inlays, allowing Buddha and deity statues to simultaneously express solemnity and nobility. The spirit of creation focuses on inheritance, learning, and re-creation, innovatively interpreting the traditional Buddha carving process to protect and pass on traditional techniques, while actively researching and developing new dynamics and creativity, giving new life to traditional crafts, and ensuring their continuous legacy.
Ke Jinzhong
Ke Jinzhong
