hand sculptures

Music comes alive in miniature through this vibrant retablo that transforms an Andean instrument shop into a captivating three-dimensional scene. Bold florals and delicate leaves dance across the tornillo wood frame in rich, eye-catching hues while inside, hand-sculpted ceramic figures bustle about their musical world with remarkable detail and personality. Handcrafted by Peruvian artisan Julio Gallardo, this charming retablo brings the energy and tradition of Andean culture directly into your space, ready to grace your table or wall with its metallic hanger.

A classic khachkar carving decorates Arthur Simonyan's candleholder, illuminating your days with Armenia's enigmatic beauty. The artisan crafts the piece from beechwood and iron, enriching the traditional embossed symbol with hand-painted red accents.

Carved in relief, Hindu deity Ganesha and his many hands come to life on Sarono's beautiful statuette. The Javanese artisan hand casts the statuette from a combination of cement and lava sand before adding a sturdy wooden base with iron rods for support.

Says Peruvian artist Julio Gallardo, "I love the type of work that I do, since it allows me to form whatever scene, thought, or idea in a wood box and deepen the significance of each detail." He handcrafts this retablo of local tornillo wood, featuring two swinging doors that are painted by hand with a floral design. These doors open to a fantastic world, depicting a group of salesmen in their tienda de corazones, surrounded by a variety of colorful hearts. Each miniscule piece in this retablo is crafted and painted by hand. Gallardo draws inspiration from themes of love, hoping to spread that with this creative retablo.

Skillfully hand carved in relief, the graceful goddess on Sarono's statuette dances to her own melody. The Javanese artisan casts the statuette from a combination of cement and lava sand before adding a sturdy wooden base with iron rods for support.