Did You Know That ...?
- Wang Hsien-min (王賢民) and Wang Hsien-zhi (王賢志) are the sons of acclaimed lacquer painter Wang Ching-shuang (王清霜). Together, they form a formidable force in the contemporary development of Taiwanese crafts.
- The origin of lacquer arts can be traced back to the Warring States period (戰國時代), in which the lightness and durability of lacquerware were applied to religious figurines.
- Even today, lacquer arts remain deeply rooted in Asian aesthetics, as the so-called lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum) only thrives in warm or tropical regions.
Read more about the Wang brothers here or scroll down for pictures.