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Jan 28/10

"In the beginning there was nothing… nothing except the possibility; and if there was the possibility for one thing then there is the possibility for all things" ~ Ojibwe story of creation

One day, after the Awards event was announced I was given a vision - a vision of a possibility. I hope I have done it justice.

In this sculpture, the centre, the walnut base, represents the Void, from where all possibilities begin, and in the middle of this is a crystal which represents a Possibility.

The layer of maple wood in this sculpture represents the physical world - all the possibilities that Are.
Beyond the veil of the physical is the Void, the source of all possibilities.

The edges of the sculpture hold elements of the physical world:

  • shells, representing the water realm
  • pine needles, representing the plant world,
  • pebbles, representing Mother Earth
  • feathers, presenting the bird/animal world

Yin Yang: the physical and spiritual worlds united creating the whole-all that Is and all that can be.

The Project
I blogged the creation of this sculpture. As I stated in the blog the project was all about "the curls" and the process used to open up the layer of maple to show the walnut behind. (yes, it was a curling iron)

Also note: no walnut was painted in the making of this Yin Yang project.

(and a thank-you to Ted & Norah at Roarockit for the donated maple veneer-remember the skateboard that I made so long ago? I've been holding onto the special piece of wood. It had a purpose and it was waiting for the Possibility.)
Inspiration for the sculpture: artwork in a book by Jamie Sams

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wow thats beautifull
 

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not quite my kinda thing but very good story behind it and really cool ideas, ive been waiting to see it since the curling iron blog baffled me..lol
 

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thanks Pommy :)
 

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:) It really was all about the curling iron!
 

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That's very cool!!

Great design, interesting and beautiful features.

Outstanding!!!
 

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thanks Mtn Jack :)
 

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Way to go! I like it.
 

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Did you do a lot of LSD when you were younger? :)

I'm just kidding. That is one extremely cool piece of art. I am most impressed.

And….. you didn't paint the walnut! A++
 

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You outdid yourself this on this one Debbie. A very intelligent yin yang entry. Really unique from a woodworking perspective and a great story of what it represents. I'm really impressed. I'm not participating in this contest because I'm kind of busy with other stuff right now, but If I had it wouldn't be anywhere near near as good as this one. Good luck with your great entry.
 

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Beautiful sculpture Debbie and an excellent story that is associated with the meaning of the art. I appreciate the special touches and the creative method you used to achieve the effect you wanted. I am sure your entry will do very well.

David
 

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I have to agree this is pretty cool and it is reflective of your unique personality. Deb, you certainly are one of a kind. :)
 

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Very nice. Love the story and the curling iron tie in as well as the mixed media add ons. I would love to see the piece photo grapherd from the side as well.
 

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Debbie: A great work of art. A wonderful creation.
 

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thanks everyone :)
Chopper: I posted another photo, from the side. The sculpture is sitting on top of a box because there was some poly. that had dripped onto the bottom and I didn't want it to stain my piece of leather that I used for the background. I edited the top of the pix to eliminate the corners of the leather (because of the colour they were confusing)
 

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Wonderful job Debbie-Very creative

Thanks
 

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hahahaaa "gurly curly" love it :)

again - thanks to everyone !
 

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very beautiful..really …...its a certain eye catcher…....
 

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Great story. Is the sculpture meant to be viewed top down (ie could be a wall hanging) or from the side at eye level or lower?

Maybe you should make a mini Lazy Larry to showcase it - put it on a motor so it circulates…

I guess that would be a little overboard, but I remember that birdhouse you put up so I am sure that would be in your league ;)
 

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ma'amdeb ,

this is quite the inspiration !

very well done .

have you got anything ,
using the skyhook ?
 
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