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'''Cui Xiao Gang''' (born August 15, 1980) is a Chinese [[sculptor]] who specializes in marble carving. He is based in Quyang, Hebei Province, a region known for its historical stone carving tradition.<ref name=":0">[https://stylequadrant.com/marble-art-mastery-20-years "Marble Art Mastery: 20+ Years with Cui Xiao Gang"]. ''Style Quadrant''. Retrieved 22 November 2025.</ref>

== Early life ==
Cui was born in Quyang, Hebei, on August 15, 1980. He began learning sculpture during childhood, receiving informal training from his father and uncle, both practitioners of stone carving. He later developed skills in drawing and carving, focusing particularly on techniques involving [[marble]].

== Work and technique ==
Cui's artistic practice is centered on the use of marble, exploring its natural characteristics such as texture, color, and hardness. His approach combines both traditional and modern carving methods, and he often selects stone based on its suitability for specific visual or technical outcomes.

== Notable works ==
Cui has produced several sculptures installed at the headquarters of Huawei in Shenzhen, [[China]], including a standing female figure and a reclining figure in a hammock. He has also contributed to the First Garden in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea,<ref>[https://www.trip.com/moments/ "Travel Guide for Paju First Garden (Updated Jul)"]. ''trip.com''. Retrieved 22 November 2025.</ref> a large cultural complex featuring themed gardens and public art installations.<ref name=":0" /><ref>[https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?vcontsId=112657 "First Garden (퍼스트가든)"]. ''VISITKOREA''. Retrieved 22 November 2025.</ref><ref>[https://www.klook.com/destination/p60279150-first-garden/ "First Garden"]. ''Klook Travel''. Retrieved 22 November 2025.</ref>

Additional works attributed to Cui include commissioned sculptures for the Parrocchia di Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo in Avellino, [[Italy]].<ref>[https://www.diocesiavellino.it/parrocchia-s-maria-assunta-cielo/ "Parrocchia di S. Maria Assunta in Cielo"]. ''Diocesi di Avellino'' (in italiano). 12 September 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2025.</ref> His sculptures are scheduled to be featured at the Giardino Ducale Nicola e Luigi Sorricchio in Atri, Italy.<ref name=":0" />

== Personal life ==
Cui continues to live and work in Quyang, and has been active in the field of sculpture for over two decades.<ref name=":0" />

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