Unique sculpture on coal in Quang Ninh

Coal is a fuel and is also a raw material to create works of art.

Coal shaping profession in Quang Ninh

Charcoal coal (altraxit) is the highest metamorphic coal, black-gray.The black and silver streaks are metallic, very hard and brittle, but 'difficult' but through the hands of the earthen artists they become valuable works of art, demonstrating sophisticated sculpting.

One of the long-standing models, quite popular is the forest lord, symbol of strength.Through the skillful hand of the craftsman, the statue of the lord of the forest becomes lively with strong physique, powerful and majestic.In the photo, the sculptor Nguyen Van Xuan is working at Quyet workshop - Binh with 6 years experience in the profession.

Only with these rudimentary tools, coal sculptures were made.

The sculptural products bearing the religious character such as Buddha's feet, Maitreya Buddha . have meaning to bring wealth and riches.

Mr. Nguyen Tuan Quyet and his wife, Ms. Nguyen Thi Binh, succeeded her father as a sculptor, Tuan Loi, with new innovations to make fine coal products more beautiful, higher artistic value, contributing to affirmation. name of a unique traditional profession of Quang Ninh mine area.

The traditional products, bearing bold features only in Quang Ninh such as fighting chicken island, hang cuoi .
Family workshop Mr. Nguyen Tuan Quyet is one of the few factories producing many products from coal.In addition to following orders and selling at stores in Ha Long City, Quyet also entrusted to other places.Mr. Quyet said: "The development potential of this profession is still many. There were times when I brought products to sell in Dong Hung, China or exhibited at the Spring Fair in Hanoi and highly appreciated by customers." .

Sophisticated, professional sculptures such as bust, goddess . show an outstanding level of sculpture.

The type is also very rich, ranging from buffaloes and deer to familiar cigarette ashtrays.

Coal art products have the beauty and uniqueness of the material, aesthetics and skillful hands of talented craftsmen.

The art of coal art craft appeared in mining land from the beginning of the 20th century by French people.Before 1986, the workers joined the cooperative (Co-operative) Hong Gai specialized in manipulating paintings and coal art.After the ineffective operation, the product made it impossible to sell . The cooperative was dissolved in 1986 and the professionmen separated for business.So far, Quang Binh province has about 7 households still working.