Dr Kang said buyers were attracted to the religious aspect of his work that centred on 260 words derived from the Buddhist sacred texts known as the Heart Sutra.

"I mean, I poured my heart and soul into this piece ... Folsom's Chamber of Commerce posted a "Missing Art Alert" with a photo of the heart listing it at 40 pounds and 36 inches.

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