Symbolizing the trinity of birth, life, and death, this three level yogi statue is exquisitely carved by master carver Wayan Rendah. Each of the three figures is in a different position, moving from a full sitting position to a half stand. Though each is a separate entity they are inextricably connected in their artistic mission. Using suar wood, Rendah achieves intricate details and a brilliant brown finish.
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 ...
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 ...
Totally abstract, the figures of a
couple come together in a bond of the heart. Wayan Rendah portrays the graceful couple in suar wood, suggesting their affection and deep love. About the Artist: Wayan Rendah's father began teaching him to sculpt when he ...