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Teak panel, ‘Herons at the Pond’
Posted by Novica on 27 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: animal motifs, art gallery, novica, sculpture, wood - relief panels
A vision of serenity, it features two herons placidly bathing on a lotus pond. Nittaya Cherdchu carves the teakwood panel by hand, resulting in a vivid and inviting piece.
Wood relief panel, ‘Walk in Jungle’
Posted by Novica on 06 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: animal motifs, art gallery, novica, sculpture, wood - relief panels
Trunk raised exuberantly, an elephant prances gladly through an enchanted landscape. Jungle vegetation swirls in luxuriant arabesques, cradling buds and blossoms. Tay Nontawat sculpts a rain tree wood relief panel that celebrates the natural beauty of his homeland. Each piece is crafted individually, and the artist incorporates the wood’s rough texture into his designs.
Silver and bronze sculpture, ‘Silver Rooster’
Posted by Novica on 02 May 2008 | Tagged as: animal motifs, art gallery, bronze sculpture, novica, sculpture
Sukaenah depicts a fighting cock in a defiant pose. Cockfighting is a favorite pastime in Bali, where it is not only a sport, but also an important element of the sacred rituals that call for a blood sacrifice. Champion roosters enjoy a long and fruitful life and even receive special daily massages. This dramatic sculpture is cast in bronze and bathed in sterling silver. It stands on a wood base. .925 rating silver This hand-crafted product may present miniscule pores that are imprinted from the casting process.
Silver and bronze sculptures, ‘Regal Elephants’ (pair)
Posted by Novica on 30 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal motifs, art gallery, bronze sculpture, novica, sculpture
Bali’s Sukaenah presents these elegant elephants that are dressed for a stately parade. One sits while the other salutes, as Sukaenah casts their endearing images in bronze. Each elephant is vividly detailed and plated in sterling silver. .925 rating silver. This hand-crafted product may present miniscule pores that are imprinted from the casting process.
Wood wall adornment, ‘Dragon Game’
Posted by Novica on 29 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal motifs, art gallery, novica, sculpture, wood - relief panels
Raising their magnificent wings, dragons romp in a playful fight. They twist and snap, breathing fire and threatening one another with teeth and nails. I Ketut Taram sculpts the sinuous images from Balinese suar wood, achieving astonishing details.
Silver and bronze sculpture, ‘Indonesian Horse’
Posted by Novica on 29 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal motifs, art gallery, bronze sculpture, novica, sculpture
Long and sinuous, a horse wears Indonesian design motifs on its elongated body. Sukaenah sculpts an intriguing image of mythic portent. Cast in bronze and covered in sterling silver, the elegant statuette is showcased in a hardwood frame. .925 rating silver. This hand-crafted product may present miniscule pores that are imprinted from the casting process.
Wood panel, ‘The Eagle vs the Dragon’
Posted by Novica on 29 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal motifs, art gallery, novica, sculpture, wood - relief panels
This dramatic suar woodcarving is based on an ancient Hindu myth, depicting the famous eagle Garuda and a winged dragon. It is said that Garuda had to rescue the tirtha amertha (”elixir of life”) by defeating the seven dragons guarding it. Meticulously carving to life this well-known and loved legend, Karsa offers his stunning gift as a storyteller and his mastery of wood art
Wood relief panel, ‘Deer in the Forest’
Posted by Novica on 28 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal motifs, art gallery, novica, sculpture, wood - relief panels
The sun illuminates a forest clearing where deer contentedly crop grass. Leaves rustle in the quiet breeze and the tropical air is warm and balmy. Ketut Sandi portrays idyllic images of Bali in kepelan wood.
Teak relief panel, ‘Elephantine Welcome’
Posted by Novica on 28 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal motifs, art gallery, novica, sculpture, wood - relief panels
Guarding the forest with serious determination, two mighty elephants trumpet a warm welcome as they stand with one leg raised. The talented Jamras Thapinta carefully carves the panel from teakwood. He uses manual tools to evoke the richly detailing that embellishes this piece. Due to the natural origin of the material, please expect slight differences in the wood’s grain.
Wood relief panel, ‘Winged Dragon Figure’
Posted by Novica on 28 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal motifs, art gallery, novica, sculpture, wood - relief panels
Fierce spikes erect along his spine, the beast hisses, baring sharp fangs. Sculpting warm suar wood, Ketut Taram depicts a winged dragon in exquisite detail. A divine creature in Balinese legend, the dragon is a recurring theme in the island’s art.