Taiwan Craft Master - Tseng Ding-Yu Studio

Tucked away in an unassuming residence in Zhudong, Tseng Ding-Yu Studio is a certified workshop of the 'Taiwan Craft Master' program and a radiant jewel of Zhudong's local craft culture. Without noticing the 'Taiwan Craft Master' sign at its entrance, one might easily overlook the artistic world of this esteemed craftsman. Tseng Ding-Yu possesses the creativity and skill to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. From common pieces of gold, silver, copper, iron, stone, and wood, to seemingly useless fruit shell waste, anything in his hands is skillfully sculpted and transformed into a work brimming with artistic value. These creations not only showcase the raw beauty of their materials but also incorporate profound humanistic and natural meanings. Engaged in carving for over half a century, Tseng Ding-Yu has received numerous accolades for his works in stone, wood, and metal. With his exquisite skill and self-taught talent, he has produced many astonishing pieces of art. Stepping into Tseng Ding-Yu Studio is like entering a fantastical world of art, where each piece tells a story of the dialogue between time, material, and creator – an unmissable destination for art lovers and cultural explorers.