The knees-and-hip trifecta rests on a parallel plane. The soles of the feet are turned skyward, the heels gathered just below the navel. The padmasana of the Buddha is the culmination of all asanas, the pathway to pranayama and bahiranga yoga. A tall, stately torso down which cascades the silken folds of His robe. Afore His chest, the gracious fingers of His long, slender hands gesture (‘dharma’) the dharmachakra (‘chakra’ is the Sanskrt word for wheel; stands for the cyclical). The tips of the thumb and a finger of the right hand touch to form a circle, indicative of the inner world; the curvaceous fingers of the left, indicative of the outer world.
An irresistibly handsome brow, the eyes beneath which are gently shut. A gorgeous, Grecian nose and lips as tender as the petals of a young lotus bloom. A meticulously carved head of hair. Thin lateral sections on either side of the composition feature a distinctively washed out tint of the earthy colour of the wood medium, adding to the unconventional aesthetics of the work.
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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