As beautiful as the stormy dark clouds adorned by the shining thunders, Krishna in Hindu tradition is the most beautiful divinity. From his childhood, his heavenly beauty mesmerized the residents of Brija, who lost their senses while drinking the nectar of Krishna’s roopa (beauty) with their eyes and soul. In this splendid wooden statue, the childhood form of Krishna has been depicted, as an ode to the legendary beauty of the son of Devaki and Yashoda.
On a double-layered wooden pedestal, upon a lotus that blooms beautifully, Krishna stands in his classic Murli-Manohara form, fluting his Murli. His tresses are tied in an updo, a garland of flowers hangs from his neck and bejeweled ornaments cling to his form, with a Vaishnava tilak on his forehead adding to the divine presence of the Lord.
To outline the heavenliness of Krishna, a majestic aureole with Kirtimukha on top and Makara on the pillars surrounds the statue, infusing a sense of grandeur and royalty to the image, as a symbol of the artist’s praise of Krishna, the most enchanting form the divine being takes.
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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