Huang Tu-shui was a pioneer of modern sculptor in Taiwan. From his youth, Huang was familiar with the traditional carving of Taiwan, and was influenced by modern Western styles during his studies in Tokyo. These include the works that were included in the Japanese Imperial Exhibition of 1922, such as Mountain Child Playing Flute. He also went by the names Huáng Tǔshuǐ, Pe̍h-oē-jī, Ng Thóo-Suí.