Two hearts beat as one in this beautiful sculpture by Wayan Rendah. Joining lips in a fervent kiss, the couple's bodies merge and meld. The woman's long hair flows gracefully around them like a warm embrace.
About the Artist: Wayan Rendah's father began teaching him to sculpt when he was a boy. 'Balinese woodcarving touches me very deeply. I have learned a variety of arts in Bali, such as gamelan dance, but carving a piece of wood gives me an incomparable sensation,' he says. 'After I finished school, I studied further because I needed more experience, and the tools and material I needed were beyond my financial reach. Exploring the abstract world refreshes my mind in creating new carvings.'
The Wayan Rendah Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Wayan Rendah in Indonesia. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.
Clutching an apple, a baby chimpanzee
crouches close to his mother. She lays a protective hand on his furry shoulder. Wayan Rendah meticulously carves the intelligent primates, expertly detailing each simian feature. About the Artist: Wayan Rendah's father began teaching him to sculpt ...
Lost in dreams, a woman appears
in a moment of reflection. Her slender contours seduce the viewer, accentuated by the grain of hand carved suar wood. Sculpted by Wayan Rendah, this is a study of feminine grace. About the Artist: Wayan Rendah's father ...
Coiled in expectant anticipation, a serpent
inspires this striking sculpture. Wayan Rendah recreates the rippling texture of snakeskin in a supple work. Carved by hand in suar wood, it realistically conjures powerful contours and reptilian fangs. About the Artist: Wayan Rendah's father began ...