Standing Strong: Lacquer Lining Artist and His Pursuit of Excellence Ep3

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A native of Pingsi, Yen Chin-i grew up in a mining family. Through perseverance, his work on Buddhist statues received the Taipei City Traditional Art and Cultural Assets Conservator and Artist Award. Many of Yen’s pieces have been sent to exhibitions around the world as he promotes this increasingly scarce craft.


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