wood craft

Three colorfully-clad fishermen paddle hard for home in this appealing artwork from Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah in Ghana. He crafts the piece using cotton fabric and scraps of batik cloth, painted with oil colors and ink. The piece is presented in a ceiba wood frame ready for hanging. The fishermen's boat bears the motto, 'Sea Never Dry' which "stems from the belief that people have an immense capacity for creativity," explains the artist.

Uzbek artist Mukhamedali draws inspiration from ancient themes and techniques to create a painting of unparalleled beauty. He relies on the timeless tale of Layla and Majnun to weave an exquisite scene that transports us to a classic story of love and longing. The artwork portrays the connection between Qays ibn al-Mulawwah, the 7th-century Arabic poet, and his beloved Layla bint Mahdi, lost in deep conversation amidst a lush pomegranate garden. The artist also pays homage to his homeland’s revered art of lacquer miniature painting with his use of tempera paints and watercolors on papier mache meticulously finished with lacquer. Set on a chipboard mat draped in faux velvet and embraced by a walnut wood frame adorned with intricately hand-carved accents, this extraordinary masterpiece is ready to grace any space with its captivating allure.

In a mesmerizing display of artistic prowess, Uzbekistan’s Mukhamedali channels the essence of ancient themes and techniques to compose a painting that captures the eye. Enveloped in the timeless tale of Layla and Majnun, this alluring composition transports us to a classic story of love where the soulful connection between Qays ibn al-Mulawwah and Layla bint Mahdi unfolds amidst the verdant splendor of a pomegranate garden. Evoking the revered art of his homeland’s lacquer miniature painting, Mukhamedali employs a skillful fusion of tempera paints and watercolors on papier mache, meticulously adorned with a lacquer finish. Nestled within a chipboard mat draped in faux velvet and embraced by a walnut wood frame boasting intricate hand-carved accents, this extraordinary artwork arrives complete with a brass hanger, ready to grace any space with its unmatched beauty.

Uzbek artist Mukhamedali delves into ancient themes and techniques to craft a painting that embodies a classic love story. Drawing inspiration from the timeless tale of Layla and Majnun, he skillfully weaves an exquisite scene where we witness the tender connection between Qays ibn al-Mulawwah, the revered 7th-century Arabic poet, and his beloved Layla bint Mahdi, within a lush pomegranate garden. Mukhamedali pays tribute to his homeland's renowned art of lacquer miniature painting by expertly employing tempera paints and watercolors on papier mache, perfected with a lacquer finish. This extraordinary composition is presented on a chipboard mat covered with faux velvet and elegantly encased in a walnut wood frame replete with intricate hand-carved details. And with the convenience of a brass hanger, this fascinating artwork is ready to enhance any space, leaving all enthralled by its eternal allure.