Master Of Laquer
At 90, Zheng Chongyao is a master lacquer artist, preserving ancient, nearly extinct techniques. He creates his colors by blending natural pigments and dyes with lacquer resin. For white, he grinds eggshells, using them to depict oriental stork feathers, Hui village facades, or the Buddha’s cheek.
Awards
Color Photography Contest
2025Nominee
Portrait
Non Professional
Master Of Laquer
At 90, Zheng Chongyao is a master lacquer artist, preserving ancient, nearly extinct techniques. He creates his colors by blending natural pigments and dyes with lacquer resin. For white, he grinds eggshells, using them to depict oriental stork feathers, Hui village facades, or the Buddha’s cheek.
About Artist
Eric Seidner
Eric Seidner is an award-winning American photographer based in China, specializing in travel and documentary photography. Over nearly two decades in Asia, his work has earned accolades from numerous international competitions and publications such as Smithsonian Magazine and National Geographic, and has been exhibited at Christie’s London. Eric’s distinctive style blends cultural storytelling with thoughtful composition, capturing vivid photographs of landscapes, architecture, and the shared experiences of humanity.
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