Ho Kil-yang

Pictures of a recent exhibition of carvings of 33 forms of Avalokitesvara, each carved in a single block of gingko wood. Ho Kil-yang is the recognized exponent ("living treasure") of the National Intangible Culture Asset number 108 (wood carving) since 2001. He was born in 1953 in Sungju (South Cholla Province).
 

     Avalokitesvara Sitting on a Lotus Leaf



     Avalokitesvara of Various Treasures



     Moonlight Avalokitesvara



     Avalokitesvara of Salvation



     Avalokitesvara of Extended Life



     Guardian of Avalokitesvara with Lotis



     Guardian of Avalokitesvara with Lotus



     Avalokitesvara of Universal Compassion



     Avalokitesvara the Virtuous and Powerful



     Avalokitesvara of Ma-Lang's Wife