Peace Gifts
Lacquered wood statuette, 'Sparkling Lotus'
Nine pointed lotus buds and open blossoms form an elegant bouquet. Working in lacquered rain tree wood, Songmuang builds up the relief patterns with strands of putty. He applies colored glass and foil to the vase and blossoms, and binds the traditional work with lacquer.
Lacquered wood statuette, 'Golden Lotus'
Nine pointed lotus buds and bright open blossoms form an elegant bouquet. Working in lacquered rain tree wood, Songmuang builds up the relief patterns with strands of putty.
Retablo, 'Jesus Spoke of Peace'
Celebrating a joyous occasion, this nativity scene reveals Alejandro Ch�vez's artistry. Joseph, Mary and the three kings look upon the baby Jesus while the animals kneel in awe.