Jin Xiya 心地よい空間へ
感性、 ではない
ギャラリーへ
ムードを選ぶだけで、空間がそれに応えます。光は冷たさや温もりを帯び、空気の流れが変わり、その感情を宿した作品だけが暗闇の中から浮かび上がります。それ以外のすべては、影の中へと退いていくのです。
Jin Xiya
A Life Carved in Bamboo: The Art of Jin Xiya Jin Xiya, also known as Jin Shaofang (1890-1979), stands as a pivotal figure in 20th-century Chinese bamboo carving. Born into an esteemed family in Nanxun, Zhejiang Province, his life was one of fascinating duality – a trained civil and bridge engineer who found his true calling not in constructing physical structures, but in meticulously crafting delicate worlds within the resilient stalks
of bamboo. This unique background profoundly shaped his artistic vision, imbuing his work with both technical precision and a deep appreciation for natural form. He wasn’t merely an artisan; he was a scholar-artist who brought a refined sensibility to a traditional medium, elevating it to new heights of expressive power. From Engineering to Artistry: A Path Forged in Skill Xiya's early education at St. Francis Xavier’s College laid…
