artistic sculpture

Resembling a treasure from an ancient temple, this wall sculpture of a young Buddha is by Somyot Sawasdee. The Thai artist finishes the wall sculpture with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece. Features a hook on the back.

Somyot Sawasdee creates the illusion of an antique sculpture of Lord Ganesha. Sitting legs crossed, Ganesha has his trunk in a bowl of his favorite dessert. The Thai artist finishes the recycled paper wall sculpture with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece. The sculpture features a hook on the back.

This fabulous wall sculpture celebrates the octopus as symbol of diversity and adaptability. Somyot Sawasdee designs and sculpts the marine creature by hand, masterfully recycling paper with cement. The Thai artist finishes the wall sculpture with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece.

Somyot Sawasdee celebrates love with this inspired heart-shaped sculpture. His design of the romantic panel details the faces of two people made strong by their union. Sawasdee sculpts the expressive wall sculpture by hand by recycling paper with cement. The Thai artist finishes the wall sculpture with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece. Features a hook on the back.

Perceptive and mysterious, this wall sculpture celebrates the unique essence beauty of starfish. Somyot Sawasdee designs and sculpts the marine creature by hand, masterfully recycling paper with cement. The Thai artist finishes the wall sculpture with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece.

Poised and magnificent, this owl stares into the world with wise eyes. Thailand's Somyot Sawasdee designs and sculpts the legendary creature by hand with recycled paper and cement. The Thai artist finishes the wall sculpture with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece. The sculpture features a hook on the back.

[This is a single sculpture; photo showcases two angles]"'No War' stands for the human right to love within a world of peace and friendship," says the artist, "While historically and socially constructed ethnic and cultural identities further divide the collective, each human retains the right to choose which face they show to the world; one of love, or one of hate. There will be war if there is a conflict, but there will be peace if there is love.

"This world's human race is diverse," the artist continues. "I want to show that ethnic and cultural differences can coexist peacefully. If humans have love and good friendship, they can create a beautiful world."

Depicted on this sculpture are polar opposite faces, one that seeks peace, and another that desires war. Thailand's Somyot Sawasdee wishes to advance global peace, and to create a beautiful world for future generations. He strives to help advance that goal through the power of art.

Sawasdee crafted this one-of-a-kind sculpture from local recycled paper mixed with cement for rigidity. In a process perfected through years of experimentation, the artist intentionally supports efforts to "divert waste from landfills, to further societal cooperation."The artist explains (translated from Thai), the sculpture "holds the word 'NO WAR,' in which N = human; O = love; W = world; A = peace; R = friendship."

The ocean offers us fascinating creatures and stunning underwater landscapes. However, this beauty is threatened by pollution and climate change, motivating many artists to help the environment through their charming creations. Thai artisan Somyot Sawasdee is one of them, working with recycled paper and cement to create an enchanting sculpture of a leatherback sea turtle, an endangered species.

Somyot Sawasdee captures the fierce, menacing beauty of the piranha with this impressive wall sculpture. The Thai artist crafts the wall panel by hand by recycling paper with cement, expertly detailing the fish's teeth, scales and fins. He finishes it with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece. Features a hook on the back.

This playful monkey can hang in any position thanks to the brass hooks on its hands, feet and tail. Somyot Sawasdee designs and sculpts the mischievous creature by hand, with recycled paper and cement. The Thai artist finishes the wall sculpture with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece.

Paws tucked under and tail curled, this fortunate cat is ready for a nap. Thailand's Somyot Sawasdee designs and sculpts the sleepy feline by hand, masterfully recycling paper with cement. The Thai artist finishes the wall sculpture with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece. Features a hook on the back.

Somyot Sawasdee captures the fierce, menacing beauty of the piranha with this impressive wall sculpture. The Thai artist crafts the wall panel by hand by recycling paper with cement, expertly detailing the fish's scales and fins. He finishes it with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece. Features a hook on the back.