Day 1: First Cuts | Carving a White Marble Buddha by Hand

How do you begin the impossible? This is Day 1 of a 3-day journey capturing the complete, 100% hand-carved creation of a white marble Buddha. We follow a globally recognized female master artist as she faces a massive, raw block of solid Chinese white marble. Day 1 is about the "First Cuts." There are no modern machines here, no safety nets, and no room for error. Every heavy, resonant strike of the hammer against the chisel is a permanent decision. Listen to the raw rhythm of the stone as the master artist begins to break the silence of the marble, roughing out the sacred silhouette and taking the project from "zero to one." This is the birth of a masterpiece. Make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss Day 2 tomorrow, where the sacred form begins to emerge. Mrs. Liu Tonghua is a celebrated female artist dedicated to preserving traditional Chinese stone carving, recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. If you believe in preserving human craftsmanship and traditional arts, please support this project by liking, commenting, and sharing this video. #stonecarving #marblecarving #documentary #culturalheritage #craftsmanship #handmade #day1 #firstcuts #buddha #sculpture #artist #china #firstcuts #stonecarving #sculpture #culturalheritage #day1 #handmade