Taiwanese artist Chen Forng-Shean has brought miniature sculptures to life for the Year of the Snake. He says his creations symbolize confidence, prosperity and happiness to usher in the new year.
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00:00Leizu focused on his work.
00:02This is 69-year-old Chen Fengxian,
00:05who has been mastering the art of crafting intricate miniatures
00:08for over four decades.
00:11And to welcome the Year of the Snake,
00:13he has created tiny snake sculptures.
00:30Among all the sculptures Chen has brought to life,
00:40his gold zodiac collection stands out.
00:43For the past six years,
00:45he has spent months each time crafting these animal figures,
00:49from design to detailed execution.
00:52For the Year of the Snake,
00:54Chen created this 0.8-millimeter serpent
00:58accompanied by several mice,
01:00which symbolizes an abundant harvest.
01:03Creating this artwork was no easy task.
01:21Crafting these miniatures requires precise movement,
01:24good eyesight and a lot of patience.
01:27And of course, the courage to overcome countless mistakes.
01:31And it's not just the figures that are delicate.
01:34The tools Chen uses are as well.
01:37They have all been customized by him,
01:40and remarkably, they remain in excellent condition
01:43even after decades of use.
01:58Other than creating these sculptures,
02:00Chen is also a calligrapher,
02:02who writes characters on tiny items,
02:05including insect wings and rice.
02:28To date, Chen has created around 200 works,
02:32and this process has taught him a valuable lesson.
02:45Fueled by passion and by exquisite technique,
02:48Chen is determined to bring the world
02:52Fueled by passion and by exquisite technique,
02:55Chen is determined to bring the miniature world to life.
02:59He aims to create the smallest gold sculpture museum in the world,
03:03showcasing his intricate creations.
03:06Until that dream becomes reality,
03:08he will continue to infuse each piece with vibrancy and artistry,
03:13no matter how small they are.
03:15Yixin Chen, P.T. Zhuang and Sanli Qi for Taiwan Plus.
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