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Ken Q Li

Born in China in 1958, Ken began sculpting at a very young age.He worked as an apprentice in a jade carving facility after secondary school. Upon completing training, he became a technical worker in carving and engraving every kind of stone, including jade, soapstone and marble.

In 1976 he was accepted into the Guangdong Arts and Crafts College in Canton, majoring in carving and sculpting. He studied traditonal Chinese and Western carving, then returned to the jade carving facility, this time as a supervisor.The company evolved into a jewllery manufacturer and Ken became a designer and sample maker.

The Chinese government recognized Mr. Li with the Certificate of Arts and Crafts Technician in 1987.This is the highest level of recognition in the country.He also showed in the Canton Fair, a prominent fair hosted by the government.

Ken moved to Canada in 1997, living in small towns in northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories.It was not long before he became inspired by the wildlife of North America.He has blended the traditional Chinese techniques with the Western methods, creating a style that is uniquely his and one that enables him to express his feelings for the animals that he sculpts.

His pieces can be found in public and private collections around the world, including the USA, England, Germany and Canada.



Ken Q Li: Large Polar Bear Ken Q Li: Standing Polar Cub Ken Q Li: Lying Polar Cub
Large Polar Bear
5 x 10 x 3.75 in.   Stone
Standing Polar Cub
6 x 2.75 x 2.75 in.   Stone
Lying Polar Cub
1.5 x 5 x 2.5 in.   Stone   
Ken Q Li: Small Bear Cub Ken Q Li: Small Bear Cub Ken Q Li: Large Grizzley - Green Marble
Small Bear Cub
2.5 x 4 x 2 in.   Stone
Small Bear Cub
2.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 in.   Stone
Large Grizzley - Green Marble
4.5 x 8 x 3.25 in.   Stone   
Ken Q Li: Walrus Ken Q Li: Large Grizzley Ken Q Li: Large Grizzly - Front View
Walrus
3.75 x 6 x 4 in.   Stone   
Large Grizzley
12 x 20 x 8 in.   Stone
Large Grizzly - Front View
12 x 20 x 8 in.  
Ken Q Li: Large Grizzly - Head On View
Large Grizzly - Head On View
12 x 20 x 8 in.   Stone

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