As per the Puranic traditions, with the birth of Lord Brahma, birth of living creatures and their culture came into being. This wooden sculpture depicts the root cause of this creation where Lord Vishnu rests on Ananta Shesha (Vishnu’s serpent), who is referred as the king of all serpents, in his iconic relaxing posture and his consort, Goddess Lakshmi sits beside him and massages his feet. The long stemmed lotus flower sprouting from Vishnu’s navel has Lord Brahma perched over it, marking his birth. It is believed that Lord Brahma separated the lotus flower into three parts- the heavens, the Earth and the sky and to overcome his loneliness, he split himself into two parts, male and female, thus marking the creation.
It is the duty of the cosmic Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva) to take care of the process of creation and destruction of the universe. Lord Brahma is the creator who along with Lord Vishnu who preserves the creation and Lord Shiva, responsible for destruction, maintains the unending cycle of universe. Not just the story, this sculpture’s creativity is also highlighted by the intrinsic carves of its traditional wavy border at the top and the bottom line occupied by beauteous lotus petals. The two smaller edges of this wooden Vishnu wall hanging is taken over by Garuda (Vishnu’s sacred vahana) and his disciple in service on either side followed by the two decorated Vaishnava symbols of a chakra and a conch.
The sculptor’s unimagined creativity and perfection of skills is a must to applaud as you have a keen view at the précised carvings of the attires of all figurines along with their multi-tiered crowns and the two stylized pillars that divide this wooden panel in three equal halves. The background of white blended brown allows accentuating the perfection and beauty of the story of Vishnu awakening to creation with Lord Brahma.
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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