The beauty of Krishna playing his flute has ruled the imagination of artists for centuries. From poems to material culture, Hinduism’s dark-skinned youthful Lord and the tunes of his flute have been presented to the audience in numerous beautiful and artistic form. One of these countless representations comes as this wooden Lord Krishna bust playing flute, simple in make but profound in impact.
Using eye-catching tones of blue, pink, yellow, orange and golden, the maker of this wooden Lord Krishna bust has brought to life the sweetness of Krishna’s beauty. The artist has stuck to the use of incised lines, avoiding any other, complex technique. The statue is coarsely made, with the elegant touch of classical art absent- a characteristic that lends to this wooden beautiful Krishna statue a worn-out appeal only found in the antiquated and simpler art. Even in this immensely modest representation, the inward smile on Sri Krishna’s face seizes the heart instantly, and carries the senses to the feet of “Murli-Dhara” (one who carries a Murli or flute) Krishna.
How to care for Wood Statues?
Wood is extensively used in sculpting especially in countries like China, Germany, and Japan. One feature that makes the wood extremely suitable for making statues and sculptures is that it is light and can take very fine detail. It is easier for artists to work with wood than with other materials such as metal or stone. Both hardwoods, as well as softwood, are used for making sculptures. Wood is mainly used for indoor sculptures because it is not as durable as stone. Changes in weather cause wooden sculptures to split or be attacked by insects or fungus. The principal woods for making sculptures and statues are cedar, pine, walnut, oak, and mahogany. The most common technique that sculptors use to make sculptures out of wood is carving with a chisel and a mallet. Since wooden statues are prone to damage, fire, and rot, they require proper care and maintenance.
It is extremely important to preserve and protect wooden sculptures with proper care. A little carelessness and negligence can lead to their decay, resulting in losing all their beauty and strength. Therefore, a regular clean-up of the sculptures is a must to prolong their age and to maintain their shine and luster.
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