Wang Zhigang
王志刚
Wang Zhigang is a master of Dongyang wood carving from Zhejiang Province. Born into a family of carvers, he specializes in openwork carving and multi-layered relief panels depicting opera scenes and…
Wang Zhigang is a master of Dongyang wood carving from Zhejiang Province. Born into a family of carvers, he specializes in openwork carving and multi-layered relief panels depicting opera scenes and landscapes. He has restored ancient wooden architectural carvings at major cultural heritage sites and teaches at the Dongyang Wood Carving Academy.
Heritage DNA
Classification
National Inheritor
Status
active
Year of Birth
1963
Age
63 years
Location
Zhejiang Province
Region
East China
Next Master
Han Zaiqiang
韩再强
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