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Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
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…