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 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.
Portrayed in the asanas yoga movement,
this seated yogi is the creation of master wood carver Wayan Rendah. Yoga is a disciplined practice offering mental and physical health for the body's hormonal balance. Extolling the virtues of yoga, Rendah sculpts this yogi in ...
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 ...
The sinuous coils of a serpent
poise as though to strike, yet the face is that of a woman. Wayan Rendah explores the Balinese legend that says humans can transform their bodies into the animal of their choice. Smooth, blonde hibiscus wood lends ...