Master Wan Ko Yee's Yun sculptures have become precious art treasures

Wednesday, September 24, 2003 www.sgvtribune.comTRIBUNEREGIONA8SGVNWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 , 2003

ANNOUNCEMENT

Photographs of Master Wan KoYee's Yun sculptures, a form of art that he founded, have already been assembled in a book published and distributed around the world by Intermational Arts Publishing. The Master's Yun sculptures embody the pinnacle of human art over the last few thousand years due to the extent to which the beauty of these sculptures surpass the beauty of nature's creations. The creation of Yun sculptures sets a magnificent milestone in the history of human civilization. With the appearance of Yun sculpture, Master Wan KoYee became a pioneer who surpassed all others in history in the following three respects:First, his carving skills create works of art that surpass the formations and beauty of natural creations. He founded a form of sculpting whose works excel the splendor of natural mountains and stones.Second, the Master often carves out sculptures in the shape of oval boulders. Inside the hole of these boulders is a mysterious and changing world that is too beautiful to be absorbed at one time. There is swirling mist, which is inexhaustibly enchanting. Master Yee is the only person in history who has been able to create mist through his carving skills.Third, there is no master artisan in the entire world who can duplicate the Master's sculptures, no matter what scientific method he or she may use. The Master has founded a form of sculpture whose works cannot be duplicated by anyone in the world.As a result, Master Wan Ko Yee's Yun sculptures have become precious art treasures. In order to prove that what we have just described is true, Master Yi Yungao International Cultural Institute, Intermational Buddhism Sangha Association, Sanger Mission, and Universal Enlightenment Association have jointly decided to seek people from all over the world in order that they may attempt to duplicate Master Wan Ko Yee's Yun sculptures. The details of this activity are as follows:First, if anyone can duplicate either "A Pillar Holding Up Heaven" or "Mysterious Boulder With Mist," both of which are Master Wan Ko Yee's Yun sculptures, then that person will promptly receive US$12,000,000. However, the following aspects of the replica must be completely identical with the original Yun sculpture: all of the details of form, structure, and arrangement; the degree to which it looks natural; the degree of transparency; its texture; the phenomenon of mist; its various colors, etc. The replica cannot be lacking in even the slightest respect concerning characteristics, features, and qualities of the original sculpture. Likewise, the replica cannot add even the slightest characteristic, feature, or quality that the original sculpture does not have. When the replica and the original sculpture are placed side by side, there must be no difference between them. If there is any difference, the participant may not receive the award!Second, for the convenience of the person attempting to duplicate, there is no limitation on tools, material, or time. The weight of the replica can be different from the original sculpture.Third, all expenses incurred during the duplication process by the person attempting duplication will be paid for by that person. The person attempting duplication will be responsible for all problems he or she encounters during the duplication process. Such problems have no connection with us, and we will not bear any responsibility or liability for them.Four, the original sculptures may not be taken away from the premises. The person attempting duplication may not at any time harm, stain, or soil the original sculptures.Five, any organization or individual who wants to attempt duplicating a Yun sculpture should contact us first. After all of the names have been entered, a time will be arranged for everyone to view the original sculptures together. If anyone wants to attempt duplication after viewing the original sculptures, that person will have to sign an agreement regarding duplication. Those two original Yun sculptures will be shown only to those who want to attempt duplicating one of them. They will not be shown to those who simply want to see them but who do not want to duplicate one of them. In the future, there will be an exhibition of Yun sculptures open to the public. Master Wan Ko Yee is voluntarily providing access to those two original sculptures. He will not participate in this activity, and he will not receive any compensation from any organization conducting this activity.A similar public offer was published in various major newspapers on July 8th of this year. Some ofthose who responded to that offer gave up on their duplication plans after seeing those two sculptures. They thought that the artistic skills used to make those two sculptures were too difficult to imitate. There were also those who were unwilling to attempt duplication because they thought the reward was a little too low. They suggested that the reward should be raised to US$10,000,000. Up to the present time, nobody has dared attempt to duplicate those sculptures. Therefore, we have added an organization that will also be conducting this open offer. Additionally, we have raised the reward to US$12,000,000.Any one who intends to participate in this activity of duplicating the works of Yun Sculptures please contact us.Address: 707 W. Valley Blvd., Suite 22Alhambra, CA 91803 U.S.A.Tel.: (626) 281-6378Fax: (626) 281-3243E-mail: myyici@yahoo.comMaster Yi Yungao International Cultural Institute · President: Peter ChangInternational Buddhism Sangha Association : Chairperson: Shih Long HuiSanger Mission · Abbess: Shih Jue HuiUniversal Enlightenment Association · President: Shih Kuei Chih