References
Lin, H., Huang, S., & Guo, P. (2013). Lukang Luban banquet album. Chaoyang Lukang Association.
Wu, H. (1994). Supervision works album of religious artifacts sculptures in Changhua County. Changhua County Government.
Matsuhisa, A. (1984). Introduction to Buddha statue carving. (Translated by Chen, Chi-Ming). Daxia.
Ji, C. (2001). Buddha statue carving. Art Books.
Changhua County Cultural Bureau Artist Section. (2024). Outstanding artist in Changhua County in the category of three-dimensional crafts: Unique craftsmanship, infinite artistry—Lin Hsin-Fa. Retrieved from https://www.bocach.gov.tw/LIN-HSIN-FA.htm
Lin, M. (2022). The exhibition of Master Ah Fa's Statue Sprucing Craftsmanship is showcased at Changhua Art Museum, displaying exquisite craftsmanship in vivid manifestations. https://youtu.be/2w94fGtmq7Y?si=3MH1_oQXWN6o26nF
Three Major Cable TV Companies. (2022). What art does episode 27 "Makeup Buddha Painting Traditional Crafts, Mei Yu-Chen Min-Fang Western Painting Solo Exhibition". https://youtu.be/DbOZ1zRCIIk?si=y-su5NZXY2BOz1Du
Lin, H. (2023). Restoration of the Mud Sculpture Guanyin Bodhisattva in Tanshui Tan Water Pavilion. https://youtu.be/ejA7m7IZc7c?si=pOMEa76Ump9VuERi.
Lin, H. (2021). Restoration of the flexible Mazu deity statue by Master Afa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5mD5ZrLXJY.
Lin, H. (2021). Statue Sprucing process by Lin Hsin-Fa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M7SpIQ7BuU.
News Reports
Liberty Times. (2021, November 5). The face of Mazu is blackened... restored to a compassionate appearance by his skillful hands, presenting a solemn golden body again. Retrieved from https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/life/breakingnews/3727315
Central News Agency. (2023, June 24). Lukang Luban banquet gathers top figures in the craft industry across Taiwan, with 108 tables. Retrieved from https://www.cna.com.tw/postwrite/chi/344715
Media Transmission Corporation. (2023, January 23). Master Afa Lin Hsin-Fa, who reproduces the divine charm with skillful craftsmanship. Retrieved from https://www.cmmedia.com.tw/home/articles/38024
PeoPo Citizen Journalism Platform. (2022, February 28). "Master Afa's Aesthetic of Deities" Lin Hsin-Fa's Statue Sprucing Craft Exhibition, experiencing religious art of reverence. Retrieved from https://www.peopo.org/news/573746
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