PUBLICATIONS
These publications highlight the evolution of Liu Yongxiang’s woodcarving—from his earliest dedication to refined Jinsi Nanmu techniques, through functional design and public art, to bold synergies with Australian Aboriginal dot painting—revealing how tradition, global perspectives, and a reverence for timber continually inform his practice.
PUBLICATIONS
2015
Grace of the Timber: From Jinsi Nanmu to Dot-Paint Fusion
Explores Liu Yongxiang’s initial dedication to Jinsi Nanmu woodcarving and his subsequent introduction of Australian Aboriginal dot painting elements, highlighting the timber’s inherent vitality and the dynamic cross-cultural exchange that informs his evolving artistic technique.
2016
Edge and Grain: Contemporary Aesthetics in Woodcarving
Focuses on modern developments in woodcarving, emphasizing the tension between chisel marks and natural grain. Through fresh design perspectives, it unveils innovative paths that bridge traditional craftsmanship with contemporary visual culture.
2016
Form and Spirit: Dialogues Between Figurative and Natural Woodcarving
Examines how figurative and nature-inspired motifs in Liu Yongxiang’s sculptures echo each other, preserving a distinctly Chinese sense of qi while weaving global artistic influences into a cohesive, imaginative dialogue on form and expression.
2017
Tri-Phased Wood Art: Traditional Roots, Practical Craft, and Cross-Cultural Fusion
Traces the artist’s creative trajectory in three phases—classical woodcarving, functional furniture/public art, and multicultural infusion—revealing how a balance of tradition, practicality, and cross-cultural ideas shapes his evolving aesthetics.
2019
Woodcarving, Urbanity, and Society: Public Art and Charitable Commitments
Highlights the role of woodcarving in urban spaces and illustrates how charitable auctions and community initiatives broaden its social impact. Through these endeavors, the artist brings traditional craftsmanship to a wider, more inclusive audience.
2020
A Gentle Dialogue: The Resonance of Jinsi Nanmu and Aboriginal Dot Painting
Provides a deep look into Jinsi Nanmu’s distinctive grain and the structural qualities of Aboriginal dot painting. Their merger creates a newly charged visual synergy, reflecting an art form that bridges geographic and cultural divides.
2021
Wooden Forms, Human Emotions: From Serene Religious Icons to Vibrant Global Fusion
Chronicles the artist’s refinement in religious and animal-themed carving, followed by his transition to a broader cultural embrace. Through dynamic themes and multi-influenced icons, the works present layered emotional depths and global resonance.
2021
Eastern Elegance and Southern Hemisphere Vibrance: Wood on the Global Stage
Demonstrates how the subtleties of Eastern aesthetics intersect with the raw energy of Australian Indigenous art, exploring how international showcase platforms influence both the dissemination of woodcarving and the artist’s personal identity.
2023
Woodcarving from Home to Public Spaces: Dual Extensions of Function and Aesthetics
Showcases how functionality and aesthetic vision meet across furniture and large outdoor sculptures, capturing attention from intimate household settings to vast urban landscapes while reinforcing the ever-adaptive nature of wood art.
2024
Toward the Future: Cross-Cultural Dialogue Between Art and Society
Surveys the artist’s extensive collaborations and charitable actions across China and Australia, while mapping out future goals to amplify woodcarving’s cultural and philanthropic significance through global art fairs, public projects, and philanthropic outreach.
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