About the author: Lee Chin Hyong

About the author:Lee Chin Hyong After meeting Master Sok Am Sunim, Lee Chin Hyong began his life as a Buddhist sculptor. He became the pupil of Master Oko San Sunim and Master Sok Chong Sunim, a Human Cultural Treasure and devoted his life to helping build new temples. As a Buddhist sculptor for 30 years, Lee Chin Hyong has led the life of aspiritual practitioner and he was designated a Cultural Treasure in the art of sculpturing #680, by the Cultural Treasure Committee.


Brief History
¡Ü Majored in History of Arts at Dongguk University's Graduate School of Buddhist Studie s¡¤¡¯
¡Ü 81, received Director of General Affairs Award at Korean Buddhist Fine Arts Grand Competition¡¤¡¯
¡Ü 86, received the Special Award at Korean Buddhist Fine Arts Grand Competition ¡¤
¡Ü 89 - '95, participated in Korean Traditional Sculpturing Association Members Exhibition, 4times
¡Ü 93 - '94, participated in National Cultural Treasures Association Members Exhibition, 2times
¡Ü Nominated artist at Korean Buddhist Fine Arts Grand Competition
¡Ü Designated Cultural Treasure #680, Sculpturing
¡Ü Chairman of National Treasures Association for Sculpturing, 4 consecutive terms
¡Ü Former vice-chairman of Dongguk University's Buddhist Fine Arts Association
¡Ü Opening of 1st Individual Buddhist Sculpturing Exhibition(1995)
¡Ü Presently, director of National Cultural Treasures Association delegate for Buddhist Sculpturing Center




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