Elegant Coconut Shell Sculptures by Putra Suteja

Sculpture is a unique, three dimensional form of art - related to but separate from painting, music, poetry, and writing. Artist's art is hard to define, especially, creative ones are often attempt to break mold, to create something new. The movement's artists specially use Fibressences method to create mixed media pieces. Fibressences includes natural materials in artworks, such as bits of wood, parts of coconut tree like shell, fibers and sugar cane. These elements not only add an interesting three-dimensional quality to work, but also create a close connection with environment. Of all materials used for carving, coconut shell is hardest medium. High degree of skill is needed for carving coconut shell items which serve as an innovative decorative item. These home decorating products are Eco-Friendly and Bio-Degradable.

Coconut shell sculpture, 'Coconut Grove': Coconut trees grow tall and splendid, their presence evoking Balinese landscapes. Putra Suteja carves sculpture by hand from a coconut shell, expertly detailing tree trunk, leaves, and coconuts. Includes a terracotta base.

Coconut shell sculpture, 'Sea Lions': Putra Suteja removes husk from a coconut shell and polishes piece to a sheen. He then carves sea lions frolicking amid algae. Beautiful and original, it stands on a terracotta base.

Coconut shell sculpture, 'Dragon Guardian': Breathing fire, a dramatic dragon is a protective presence. It comes to life in an elegant sculpture by Putra Suteja. He removes husk from a coconut shell and polishes piece to a sheen before carving images. Beautiful and original, it stands on a terracotta base.

Original price of above Coconut shell sculptures at Novica is $49.95 only.