Yonghua copper sculpture
A traditional craftsman who has dedicated a lifetime to his craftLuoyang, Henan, China · China · Crafting since 2026
The story
Custom heirloom bronze sculptures, carving a brilliant life. I am Luo Yonghua, founder of Luoyang Yonghua Bronze Statues. My unique skill is being able to accurately and vividly carve ordinary photos—whether color or black-and-white—onto solid copper plates, creating a metal object that can be preserved for thousands or even tens of thousands of years, a stable repository of image information. This metal object holds irreplaceable value in the hands of different generations of society. It is both a noble and elegant work of art, a one-of-a-kind gift, or a souvenir with unique significance. My bronze carving uses a straightforward, bold technique called hard carving. What is hard carving? It means carving directly onto solid copper material, without wax molds, casting, or clay models. This ensures the accuracy and vividness of the subject's overall form and details. Between relief and round sculpture, I prefer relief. It has stronger artistic expressiveness, is more concentrated, eliminates superfluous elements, and excels in capturing both form and spirit. So, when a precise and lifelike image is carved directly onto a permanent material, depicting one's beloved family or friends, in such a compact and exquisite form—who wouldn't love it?
