The simple colour palette complements the organic medium of this Khajuraho-style composition. Green and red and the occasional bit of ochre, in cool pastel tones. The base colour is a deep brown that is washed out in places, and is to be found on the woman’s skin as well as on the pedestal upon which she dances. The same is superimposed with colourful shringar on her person and luxuriant vines on the surface of the aureole. A row of similarly gorgeously coloured lotus petals is to be found on the ornate pedestal beneath the feet of the nymph.
The thick superimposing aureole, as seductive as she is. Curvaceous green vines, budding flowers in bunches dangling therefrom, and hints of mythical paisley-shaped fruit. Such a murti housed in your space would make a statement of fullness and fecundity, of colour and texture, and of the ancient and the artistic.
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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