"Artwork is invaluable. If my car is put up for auction, I except that it could fetch 20,100,000 yuan, for the Guangzhou Asian Games is to be launched in 2010. I also hope my car could stay in China and even in Guangzhou." Folk art master Su Zhongyang said proudly when he introduced his masterpiece "Jiu Jiu Xiang Long (ninety-nine auspicious dragons)" ivory carving car to the public.
The car is now on exhibition in Guangzhou's Zhenhai Tower. Su said all he got from the auction would be donated to the 16th Guangzhou Asian Games to support the city's big event.
The "Jiu Jiu Xiang Long" ivory carving car is 4.5 meters long, 1.81 meters wide and 1.9 meters high, with a weight of 2 tons. The decoration mainly contains mammoth ivory and yak bone. Gold and diamonds are also embodied in this masterpiece. It is a mix of modern technics and traditional folk arts.
Folk art master Su Zhongyang introduces his masterpiece to the public. [dayoo.com]
(by Carrot Chan)
