Trees have life, therefore they must not be cut down recklessly. As our ancestors did since the old days, I offer sacrifices to the trees before I cut down a tree to make a Jangseung totem pole. By doing this it is believed that another new life is created in the tree.
The trees are ready to give themselves away...
The trees in their original don't have any expressions nor warmth...
The artisan who carves his soul into trees with careful hands:
Artisans of Korean traditional totem poles "Jangseung" - Lee Ga-Rak.
A photo of a Jangseung seen as a child left a great impression on the heart of artisan Lee Ga-Rak, and ever since, his life changed extremely. 30 years have passed since then...
What meaning does Jangseung have to him now?
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