Thread: Incredible carving work

That's an amaizing piece of work. But what has inspired me is to think outside the square.

I have always wanted to carve a chess set but struggled with the concept of doing the normal, Castle Bishop, Pawn, King and Queen thing. Now, I know I can look outsuide the square and come up with a theme of my own.

I have found for me to carve something and get an acceptable outcome, the subject matter has to be something I am interested in, otherwise it's a no go and disaster is just around the corner.

Thank you for showing it, the work is truly artistic, but somehow, for all its greatness and time taken to complete it I doubt it will bring as much as an above average artist could expect for one of their paintings. Funny that.

Pete

incredible, stunning piece of work

Amazing craftsmanship.......sadly.........made ugly

Originally Posted by underfoot

Amazing craftsmanship.......sadly.........made ugly

How so??? ...unless it's ivory ...and then it's not ugly it's bloody disgusting

Originally Posted by Ian Smith

How so??? ...unless it's ivory ...and then it's not ugly it's bloody disgusting

Personal opinion only... the chess pieces are exquisite..the tree carving and reliefs masterful...but stick them all together and they just don't work..(the mirror board and the airbrushed finish don't help much either)

I'm not sure if it is ivory..(perhaps it's fossilised mammoth tusk which is legal)

Aristocratic hedonist piece with no balls.

Definitely ivory pieces. The Ivory Chess | English Russia Its indulgent in many senses - speaks mostly only money (money that belongs to Russian peasants, who never get to own or even use such luxury items). There is no 'arrest': I mean an artwork should primarily bring quiet to your mind, not make you think of how cleverly it was done or 'How did they do it?'



Poplar for the chess board: Alice in wonderland - Chess table - 1 - Alice in wonderland (Chess table) <!--%IFTH1%0%-->- Other Works<!--%IFEN1%0%--> - My Gallery - Woodcarving &#124; Carver Vladimir Rusinov

It looks like a carver called Vladimir Rusinov did the chess board. Its got some imagination and style. His work is better stand alone. He says on his website that he does bone...? and woodcarving.

Vladimir Rusinov - Artist Page - Agora Gallery

Originally Posted by movay_2008

I mean an artwork should primarily bring quiet to your mind, not make you think of how cleverly it was done or 'How did they do it?'

I must respectfully but strongly disagree.
Wondering how a piece of art was made or admiring the ingenuity of the artist in no way detracts from the fact that is is still art.
One can look at the vaulted ceilings and carved pillars of cathedrals that are hundreds of years old and admire the skill and work of the artisans while still trying to imagine how such large scale projects were completed with such detail with relatively primitive tools.
And then there is art that is purposely made, not to bring quiet to the mind, but to elicit an emotional response from the viewer.

Such a view of art is both closed-minded and most likely insulting to the artists who aim to provoke thought

We're on different pages but reading the same book. Firstly, the initial action on the viewer should be that of silencing one's thoughts when looking at a great art work. People throng before the Mona Lisa for exactly that reason... even though its an unconscious motive often. Leonardo had limited skill compared to some other artists of the age. A good level of skill is a necessary part of any creative endeavour.

It is exactly the emotional responses that a good artist is driving for; to touch base with feelings we need less chatter in our heads.. no?

Are you female? By your name I am half guessing so. My observation has been that female artists have no problem in evoking emotional responses in their art. It is like breathing air for them; almost to the point where its taken for granted. Men have to work like dogs to get there. Just my observation.

Originally Posted by movay_2008

Are you female? By your name I am half guessing so.

I'm not.

Please forgive any possible suspicions.

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, did I mention wonderful.

I can't see any criticism leveled at such a work out weigh its virtues. Ugly...mmm...yeah, I can see where that's comment's coming from, a bit harsh but an interesting view point with balls.

Movay, can you show a piece with un-aristocratic un-hedonist balls just as a comparison?

I've had the pleasure of meeting Elan, even know how to pronunce his name...definately a male, nice bloke too.

Originally Posted by springwater

Ugly...mmm...yeah, I can see where that's comment's coming from, .

Yep...just here...
This is a good example of a collaboration of great craftsmen........ending in tears

Originally Posted by springwater

I've had the pleasure of meeting Elan, even know how to pronunce his name...definately a male, nice bloke too.

Back at ya