July 3, 1895 – December 21, 1930. A Taiwanese sculptor from Mengjia, Taipei, during the Japanese occupation. Huang Tu-shui's works depicted Taiwanese customs, traditions, and rural landscapes, integrating local spirit into Western sculpture, profoundly influencing later artists. He was capable of using various materials such as wood carving, clay sculpting, marble carving, and bronze casting, demonstrating his mastery of cross-media techniques.
His most famous works include "Nectar Water," "Sakyamuni Emerging from the Mountain," and "Water Buffalo Herd." He is hailed as one of the pioneers of modern Taiwanese sculpture. He held a deep affection for the land of Taiwan and dedicated himself to incorporating Taiwanese elements into his works, earning him the title of "Father of Taiwanese Sculpture."
