love sculpture

"This sculpture expresses love and sharing," says Eka of this exquisite piece. It is carved by hand from suar wood featuring fluid lines that convey the essence of natural harmony.

With heads together, two men share a heartfelt embrace. This superlative sculpture by Eric Danquah is airy and graceful. Using naturally dried sese wood, the artisan creates an enhanting image. "We should love another and let peace and unity be among us. We are one people; we should not hate each other," he says. Accordingly, he names this design Onuado – "Brotherly Love" in the Akan language.

Perched on a large lotus flower, Lord Buddha meditates, rendered in stunning detail by Indian artisans. Presented by Motilal & Ayush, the sculpture is hand carved from local kadam wood, designed to celebrate Buddha's wisdom and bring peace to a war-torn world.

Holding hands, three people of different shapes and sizes form a circle. Joseph Boateng captures their gestures in a sculpture of minimalist style and fluid line as he works in African sese wood. The artisan names this image Nkabom, which means "togetherness" in the Twi language of Ghana's Akan people. "This concept is to bring unity to the people of the world. Let's love each other!" he says.

Throughout history, doves have inspired messages of peace and unity. Balinese artisan Made Wirata also draws inspiration from these winged friends to hand-carve a suar wood sculpture of two loving doves atop a globe.

""Where there is love, there will be love. Where there is love, there will be a feeling of peace, both within yourself, your family, and society in the world," says the artisan. "I hope the world will always be at peace. When the world experiences peace, a harmonious world will be created, and the economy will be improving, as part of a peaceful world.

"If we look at the character of doves, we know why they were chosen as a symbol of peace," the artisan continues. "Doves do not like to kill when looking for food, and do not like to fight when attacked by predators.

"Now, in the world, there is so much strife between humans, so much murder, greed, and injustice. Hopefully, humans can imitate the character of the dove sharing feelings of affection, tenderness, and love. This is how the world will become peaceful and serene."

Painted by hand, a lovely blue tree is home to colourful doves in this beautiful sculpture from Peru. Feriberto Aylas creates this charming sculpture, which features handcrafted flowers and leaves that grow from its branches.

Painted by hand, a lovely green tree is home to colourful doves in this beautiful sculpture from Peru. Feriberto Aylas creates this charming folk art sculpture, which features handcrafted flowers and leaves that grow from its branches.

In this exquisite nativity scene, the purity of white Huamanga stone heightens the sculpture's beauty. Juan Licas depicts the Holy Family with the Three Kings, the ox and the donkey inside an egg, a symbol of new life. The sculpture carries a message of love and peace.

A serene cat sits in lotus pose as if in prayer ormeditation in this charming sculpture. Hand carved inBali from local suar wood and signed by artist NengahSudarsana, who shares his love for animals through his work.

[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."

Cradling a swan that represents peace on earth, Buddha meditates on a lotus blossom, itself a symbol of peace and love. They are skillfully depicted on the draped fold of the master's robe. Carved by hand of kadam wood, the sculpture form Suresh and Devender Garg is polished to a glowing sheen. This extraordinary image transcends time and space with noble sentiment.

Made with love and a desire for a better future, Guatemalan artisan Liz Oliva's newest creation takes you to heaven's paradisial lands to meet this adorable cherub. The artisan uses ceramic and oils to handcraft this sculpture depicting a little angel with a serene attitude, conveying a message of peace through its tender face and golden wings painted by hand.