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A young man and a young woman are locked in an endless kiss as eternal as youthful love itself. The fluid abstract form of this piece is a remarkable example of the superb skills of Wayan... [Read more]
Slipping arms around one another, he leans down to kiss her neck. Bodies nestle together, seeking and offering comfort. Anamaria Vieira explores human emotions in polished bronze with a g... [Read more]
Interlocking hearts become a totem to love in a romantic sculpture by Bali's Eka. The suar wood sculpture is carved by hand with artistic finesse and painted black to create a powerful im... [Read more]
Loving sentiments find expression in sleek Balinese sono wood. Wayan Rendah portrays a couple cradled in a heartfelt embrace. The enchanting sculpture conveys the sensation of one single ... [Read more]
She reaches for his hand as he embraces her body in a heart-haped gesture. Wayan Rendah pays tribute to their joy in an elegant sculpture carved from Balinese suar wood. [Read more]
The tree of hearts is designed from personal inspiration. It's a metaphor of hope as I imagined a tree with heart-shaped fruits that when ripe, a person could pick and give as a present. ... [Read more]
A mother's heart fills with love as she admires the little baby in her arms. Mother of two, Eka carves an inspired sculpture from suar wood in which abstraction is rich with emotion. She ... [Read more]
I wanted to give the world the gift of love so I sent my messenger on my behalf, a handsome harlequin carrying a rose to share with all," confides Peru's Luitpol. "My hope is th... [Read more]
Gazing at a daisy, a woman tries his love, chanting, "He loves me, he loves me not" as she plucks off the petals. Roberto Nu ez conveys the dreamy expression of a woman deeply i... [Read more]
Sitting on a park bench, they only have eyes for each other. She caresses his cheek as he gazes soulfully at her in a charming sculpture by Armando Ramirez. He recycles discarded automoti... [Read more]
Engaged in a heartfelt embrace, lovers meld their bodies together as one soul. Jaqueline Cavalcanti explores their passion in an abstract tribute to devotion. Gleaming bronze distinguishe... [Read more]
Hugging one another, a couple arcs their bodies in pleasure as their lips meet in a kiss. From Luh Mas Sri Pertamiari, the sweethearts come to life in warm Balinese suar wood. She present... [Read more]
Made Wirata conveys the deep love and happiness shared by parents and their children. Depicted as faceless, abstract forms, the quartet nonetheless expresses affection through their postu... [Read more]
Wayan Kandiyasa captures the force of maternal love as he depicts a mother holding her baby to her bosom. He carves the sculpture from sandstone with artistic finesse, expertly detailing ... [Read more]
Bodies entwine in a cozy embrace as passion flares from a long, slow kiss. Portrayed as abstract images, the figures are serene and sensuous. Wayan Rendah celebrates love and lovers in an... [Read more]
Eric Danquah chooses an abstract style to convey a moment of love. Gazing into one another's face, they wrap arms around each other in a warm embrace. The love could unite family, friends... [Read more]
A weary mother cradles her baby while he naps on her lap. She rests her head on her hand as she, too, takes a break from her busy routine. Eric Darko carves this elegant sculpture to disp... [Read more]
Eric Darko depicts the connection between a mother and her small child. Carving sese wood, he communicates the unbreakable bond of love shared by mothers and their children. Discrete colo... [Read more]
Hailing from royal descent, a king and queen sit on their thrones; the king is brandishing his sword. The couple personifies Kumasi royalty and is hand-carved by Kwame Frimpong with excep... [Read more]
This abstract work is beautifully carved by Bali's Wayan Rendah. Nestled warmly against his mother's breast, the child shares an inherent connection with her, conveyed through smooth deta... [Read more]
A young couple pauses on their way home from the fields for a brief rest. Father looks on protectively while Mother nurses their tiny baby. Rosa Soto depicts the pair in ceramic, serene a... [Read more]
This stylized portrait of a woman pays tribute to her as she holds a heart aloft. "I want to emphasize the power women have in any relationship's success," Kwame Kandavi says. H... [Read more]
Mother and child exchange a glance of sheer love in this heartwarming sculpture from Made Wirata. It depicts the lithe forms with flowing line, their bodies echoing one another's movement... [Read more]
A strong embrace transforms lovers into one soul, the contours of their bodies fusing as one. Cast in bronze, this sculpture by Lucia Prata exudes aesthetic dynamism. Prata is masterful i... [Read more]
With arms around one another, a couple radiates joy. The man smokes a pipe; the woman places a hand on her stomach, suggesting they will soon be parents. Victor Yao Delanyo calls them Odo... [Read more]
This outstanding suar wood carving by Nyoman Karsa demonstrates the artisan's consummate ability to create abstract scenes full of emotion and energy. Displaying a man and woman engaged i... [Read more]
Made Wirata celebrates motherhood with this elegant portrait of a young woman. She cradles the infant against her body, proffering the nourishment of her warm breast. Wirata presents a sc... [Read more]
Hands clasped in harmony, two dancers form an unbroken circle of peace. Born of the limitless imagination of Nyoman Karsa, this suar wood sculpture symbolizes earthly peace, harmony and i... [Read more]
Wayan Rendah passionately carves the intertwined bodies of a loving couple in suar wood. Fluid contours underscore the harmony and inner fulfillment of two people in love. Exquisite artis... [Read more]
Cradling their infant between them, a Balinese couple rests their heads together in happy complicity. The figures are represented as abstractions, their curves and bulk perfectly balanced... [Read more]
Holding her baby face to face, a loving mother gazes proudly at the infant. Made Wirata presents an image with lithe forms and flowing curves, their bodies echoing one another's movements... [Read more]
A tender scene of peaceful family love is protrayed in suar wood by master artisan Wayan Rendah of Bali. The serene portrait of a proud father cradling a nursing mother creates a warm atm... [Read more]
Wayan Rendah conveys the deep love and happiness shared by three people. Depicted as faceless, abstract forms, they nonetheless express their affection through their posture. The trio is ... [Read more]
Leaning forward, she embraces the wriggly toddler who sits in her lap. Full breasts symbolize the loving nourishment she has provided. Love permeates this beautiful suar wood portrait of ... [Read more]
Whirling in synchrony, their dance echoes their walk through life itself. This elegant sculpture by Made Wirata depicts a couple, and expresses their grace, unity, joy and harmony. [Read more]
Holding her baby close, a mother sits poised in regal grandeur. Salihu Ibrahim celebrates motherhood with the artistic stylizations of Mali's Senufo tribe. "This type of sculpture ca... [Read more]
Poised amid swirling tendrils, a crimson blossom centers a floral heart. Danai's design preserves a perfect sweetheart rose, setting it on a 24k gold plated stem. This miniature flower re... [Read more]
Carved from ceiba wood, this elegant sculpture depicts an African mother and child. Robert Aidoo-Taylor embellishes the piece with applications of colorful kente cloth. I am so inspired b... [Read more]
Crystalline contours take the ethereal shape of an angel. Enclosed in the heart of the piece, ardent crimson glows with the fervor of love. The Seguso Family crafts an enchanting statue, ... [Read more]
The pink translucency of rose quartz bespeaks the divine origin and serene nature of this angelic image. The crystal's soothing emanations allow a person to develop his or her amorous ess... [Read more]
A satisfied expression marks the visage of this seated male figure. He is immersed in a land of sweet dreams while experiencing a world of serenity and relaxation. Wayan Kandiyasa meticul... [Read more]
Cheek to cheek, sweethearts share a long embrace. Wayan Suryanto conveys their absolute bliss in a stylized sculpture. He works in Balinese sandstone. [Read more]
Wayan Suryanto depicts a dreamy nymph in this charming sandstone sculpture. Soft curls frame the angel's face while feathery wings seem to flutter in the breeze. [Read more]
Cradling an infant in his lap, a man gazes at the baby's face. Cahyoko sculpts a beautiful tribute to fatherhood. Working in Balinese cr me stone, he elicits abstract contours in an airy,... [Read more]
Defying gravity with the true skill of an artist, Wayan Kandiyasa depicts in sandstone the head of a man absorbed with reflections on life. The stone's natural pigmentation and veins serv... [Read more]
Standing tall with wings towards the heavens, an angel receives divine light. "I wish for my work to bring light to the world of art and its admirers," says Urubatan fervently. ... [Read more]
An angel descends from the heavens with a basketful of fruits to share with everyone around. His child-like face is moving as he solemnly fulfills his duties. Roxana Fajardo sculpts the w... [Read more]
Mystical in nature and abstract in form, a guardian angel inspires serenity. Urubatan carves the sculpture with absolute finesse, its flowing lines respectful of cinnamon wood's natural g... [Read more]
Sinuous in its essence, this sculpture examines the flow of humans set in motion by the spirit of dance. Emne Al-Haje studied performing arts for years, gaining intimate knowledge of the ... [Read more]
Perched together on an aragonite trunk, two white cockatoos flaunt colorful crests. Justina Dina sculpts the dazzling white plumage and beak from white and black onyx. The erect crest rev... [Read more]
A moving scene, this family of doves stands as a symbol of peaceful traditions. Lulli Luca crafts them from ceramic, Chulucanas style. This technique requires an elaborate smoking process... [Read more]
There is strength in oneness," Francis Agbete says, quoting an old Ghanaian saying. To illustrate the point, he carves an elephant family of ebony wood. The five march through the fo... [Read more]
A pair of exquisite doves brushes lovingly against one another. Wayan Rendah carefully hand carves this tender display of affection, using Balinese suar wood. He conveys his sentiments wi... [Read more]
By Duangkamol, these whimsical figurines depict a mother pig with three rotund piglets. The Thai artisan works in cool green celadon ceramic to create the charming family, with the babies... [Read more]
A fish family swims together, the larger one protecting the smaller ones. Set on a slender rod, the two smaller fish sculptures can rotate. John Barrow carves the whimsical ensemble from ... [Read more]
Dragonflies enjoy a garden on a summer afternoon in this charming sculpture by Balinese artisan Eka. Keeping her late husband's artisan heritage alive, Eka removes the husk from a coconut... [Read more]
Cupid darts about on feathered wings, his bow and arrow ready in this delightful sculpture. Keeping alive the artisan heritage of her late husband, Putra Suteja, Eka removes the husk from... [Read more]
Preening peacocks flaunt their elegant plumage in this sculpture by Putra Suteja. Keeping her late husband's artisan heritage alive, Eka removes the husk from a coconut shell and polishes... [Read more]
Putra Suteja conjures a marine fantasy starring seahorses swimming amid long leaves. The composition is captivating as Suteja carves the coconut shell sculpture by hand. It stands on a te... [Read more]
Mary and Joseph lovingly gaze at the Baby Jesus, their hearts filled with devotion in this moving relief panel. Carved of cedar wood, the characters' expressions are vivid and inspiring. ... [Read more]
Symbol of purity and hope, white lilies blossom next to the Holy Family. Javier Ramirez depicts Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus with admirable realism as he carves and paints this cedar w... [Read more]
Little Jesus is a sturdy toddler in this loving portrait of the Holy Family. Mary embraces the wiggly little boy as Joseph stands beside her. Sculpted of cedar wood, this elegant relief p... [Read more]
Lovingly sculpted of cedar wood, this elegant relief panel depicts the Holy Family. Joseph is ever protective of Mary and little Jesus, each carved in beautiful detail. Javier RAM rez add... [Read more]
Gabriel Ayala evokes a deep sense of loving warmth as he portrays Mary and Joseph welcoming Baby Jesus. Ayala's carving mastery is admirable and his painting skills sublime, for he transf... [Read more]
