Indonesian
Stone Carving
The ancient art of relief carving dates back to the pre-Egyptian Nubian civilization. Its timeless endurance makes for a lasting statement and chronicles ancient history. In ancient India great sculpture was produced in an organic tradition, one emphasizing movement and sensuousness.
Indonesian stone carving proves to be a unique manifestation of the art. It traditionally moves us by its particular combination of devotional works, emphasizing sensuality, with a strong architectonic character; it's almost as if it combines sensual elements of Hindu sculpture with the strongly formal architectural characteristics of Egypt into a single entity.
In many parts of the world Stone Carving was a dying art; on the island of Bali the tradition still survives and can be seen in the incorporation of decorative or devotional works appearing on temples.
Now for the first time the expert craftsmen of Bali, working in collaboration with an American artist, are producing monumental contemporary works of art in stone that are exported throughout the world, and grace fine hotels and private residences worldwide.
The ancient art of relief carving dates back to the pre-Egyptian Nubian civilization. Its timeless endurance makes for a lasting statement and chronicles ancient history. In ancient India great sculpture was produced in an organic tradition, one emphasizing movement and sensuousness.
Indonesian stone carving proves to be a unique manifestation of the art. It traditionally moves us by its particular combination of devotional works, emphasizing sensuality, with a strong architectonic character; it's almost as if it combines sensual elements of Hindu sculpture with the strongly formal architectural characteristics of Egypt into a single entity.
In many parts of the world Stone Carving was a dying art; on the island of Bali the tradition still survives and can be seen in the incorporation of decorative or devotional works appearing on temples.
Now for the first time the expert craftsmen of Bali, working in collaboration with an American artist, are producing monumental contemporary works of art in stone that are exported throughout the world, and grace fine hotels and private residences worldwide.
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Detail "Lush Tropics"
Actual size finished piece 8m X 4m Client: Universal Studios |
The Artist with one of his full scale works in progress