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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 processed 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
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
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pommy
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#1 posted 1236 days ago
wow thats beautifull
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BOB67CAM
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#2 posted 1236 days ago
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
-- if you dont have it, build it, especially when its a stupid idea
MsDebbieP
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#3 posted 1236 days ago
thanks Pommy :)
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
MsDebbieP
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#4 posted 1236 days ago
:) It really was all about the curling iron!
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
mtnwild
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#5 posted 1236 days ago
That’s very cool!!
Great design, interesting and beautiful features.
Outstanding!!!
-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.
MsDebbieP
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#6 posted 1236 days ago
thanks Mtn Jack :)
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
Dennis Zongker
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#7 posted 1236 days ago
Beautiful! Great Job, DebbieP!
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hairy
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#8 posted 1236 days ago
Way to go! I like it.
-- It must be jelly baby, cause jam don't shake like that...
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#9 posted 1236 days ago
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++
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
stefang
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#10 posted 1236 days ago
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.
-- Mike, American in Norway
David Craig
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#11 posted 1236 days ago
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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Scott Bryan
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#12 posted 1236 days ago
I have to agree this is pretty cool and it is reflective of your unique personality. Deb, you certainly are one of a kind. :)
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
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#13 posted 1236 days ago
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.
-- The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that our aim is too low and we reach it.. Michelangelo
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#14 posted 1236 days ago
Debbie: A great work of art. A wonderful creation.
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
MsDebbieP
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#15 posted 1236 days ago
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)
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
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