Dough Figurines Master - Wu, Chun-Yi

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Master. Wu Chun-Yi majored in electrical engineering at university and initially worked at a government agency after graduation. He once learned Taiwanese Opera with his grandfather. Later, he discovered that he was interested in making dough figurines, and studied them to this day. However, his passion for art has never disappeared. Master Wu loves sculpture creation, and even though he was not born this way, he relies on his innate artistic ability to steal time to devote to art in his regular life of nine to five. Compared to being a civil servant, he took off his uniform and devoted himself to the world of creation. He was able to find a passion for life. 

After a severe illness, he resolutely quit his job and traveled around the island to find creative inspiration. He then became a full-time art creator and developed a unique style. The theme of dough figurine making combines traditional culture. In addition to having a place in Taiwan's free art circles, the teacher has also traveled beyond the island to Europe to promote the art of dough figurine making. Foreigners are amazed by his delicate craftsmanship.

Over time, the dough figurines have gradually taken on diversified appearances, from the traditional style of puppetry characters to the present day in the form of cartoon characters. However, as times change, this culture gradually loses attention, and young people are even more unfamiliar with the skill of dough figurine making. How to inherit and continue this unique folk skill is a challenge for those who are committed to revitalizing traditional skills. In Taiwan, a group of artists hope to pass on the art of dough figurine making through their own efforts.