I think this is my #1 favourite creation that I made during my woodworking days.
I made it so that I could participate in one of the Awards events at the time and I absolutely love it.
It reminds me that we are each a Sacred Possibility and, as such, we can envision the possibilities.
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"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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And, there you have it: my inspirational possibility, Yin Yang.
(Oh … and it is sitting on box, on a piece of leather for the photos)
Those were the days. I think I came in 12th or something for the Awards. That was pretty cool, too.
Today
Today is the opportunity for more possibilities. How will I make best use of it? How will you make the best use of it?
Cool project, and a nice write up. Woodworking is not only about functionality, but it also appears in the art world as a creation of our imagination. Well done.
That’s a well-conceived, well-executed art piece. I was immediately struck by the idea of emergence the minute I saw it. Using a curling iron was a great idea.
after seeing you here today i went back for another look at some of your creations and this one made me stop and contemplate it's beauty. i may copy or create something similar. i really love it. i sure wish we had more of you here everyday ?
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
