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Linda Keckler

What about some detective work? I received an email from Linda telling me of a relative, who was in Korea during the war and he gave her a wood plaque. He said it was from Korea, and it is a woodburning.
She stated "This piece is supposedly from Korean artist Kim Chang Am , or Kim Chang IM. Not sure which. Looks like AM to me. It was done during the war, and is quite nice, and very intricate, the artist is quite talented. We would like to find out the value, and more info on the plaque and artist."
So if anybody has any information Linda would be very greatful! For more information please email Linda at lkeckler (at) cox.net

A Reply

Dear Linda Keckler,
I saw your picture and immediately recognized the work of Kim Chang Am. It is beautiful!! In 1981, while stationed in Japan with the US Air Force, I was sent TDY (temporary duty) to South Korea. During some free time, I visited Yongsan Garrison, a U.S. military base located in Seoul, South Korea. It contains the headquarters for the U.S. military presence in Korea, known as United States Forces Korea, or USFK.

In the Yongsan Garrison Recreation Center, there was a Korean artist, named Kim Chang Am, who taught classes in wood burning. He used wood cut from a tree at an angle, which resulted in an oval-shaped piece of wood with the rough bark still attached. His materials were all paid for by the classes and he sold the finished projects. He had already created the "Raccoon in a Tree", which I wanted to buy. I bargained him down by having him "throw in" the project he was working on at that time as part of the deal. "Christ and the Lost Sheep" was the second picture. Pictures of both are attached. Note that the second picture is dated 1981, in addition to being signed. I have no idea what is their real value, but I purchased both for only $40. I personally consider them to be priceless.
February 8, 2009 - Dave A. Kingston

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