Selected Works of Guo Xiangren

Author: Guo Xiangren
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Features: Although there has been no dedicated monograph on Shoushan stone culture to date, and no one has rigorously and compiled the lives and achievements of the generations of artists who have brought this miraculous stone to its extraordinary beauty, the masterpieces that have been passed down still leave us truly amazed, and the stories that have been still fill us with excitement and longing. Shoushan stone carvers always face the same challenge: almost no two pieces of raw material are exactly the same. They must tailor their work to the unique shape, color, and texture of each piece. Every idea and execution is a challenge, and they often have to change their plans—because the internal structure of the stone has changed. The artistic characteristics of Shoushan stone carving require carvers to possess insight, appreciation, and an endless creativity.