Artist: Chu Weidong

Materials: Baihe stone (fossil-bearing stone)

Creation Year: 2013

Forms: Animal sculpture

Design: Archaistic bronze-style patterns

Description: The work is meticulously carved from Baihe stone, a fossil-bearing material native to Hefeng, Hubei Province, formed from ancient marine unicellular organisms dating back over 400 million years. Drawing inspiration from the forms of ancient Chinese bronzes, the sculpture integrates archaistic design with the stone’s naturally rich yet unadorned textures to create a composition of remarkable gravity and antiquity, embodying a harmonious fusion of human craftsmanship and the extraordinary artistry of nature.

Awards: Bronze Prize, “Hundred Flowers Award”of China Arts and Crafts, 2013