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Mother’s arms

Through cutting and cracking techniques, Samyong Hwang captured the leisurely movements of fish among rocks and seaweed in the sea in this sculpture.
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Samyong Hwang
Namyangju, South Korea
Samyong Hwang began working with mother-of-pearl at 17 years old, learning the craft from his older brother, who was already an artisan. Samyong's jou ...
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