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Wood carver- Munenobu Nagata
I live in Japan, carving wood.
After witnessing the passing of my grandmother—who meant the world to me—I began sculpting Buddhist statues under the guidance of master sculptor Keisen Katsurano. I had once given up on pursuing sculpture due to an incurable eye condition that made the world appear flat, stripping away my sense of depth. However, inspired by the memory of my grandmother, I found my own way of perceiving three-dimensional space.
Through that experience, I came to realize that "shaping with all my heart" is the foundation of my craft. This belief continues to guide my work to this day.
