traditional tibetan woodcarving presentation
DESCRIPTION
Traditional Tibetan woodcarving is an ancient and unique art that brings together artistry, creativity and spirituality. All monasteries and most homes in Tibet possess these fine works of art. Penpa Tsering is a Master woodcarver trained in this unique art since 12 years old, who participated in the restoration of wooden artifacts inside Potala Palace and Samye Monastery among many others inside Tibet. He also taught woodcraft and carpentry at Norbulingka Institute in India. Penpa is a proud resident of San Francisco Bay Area where he keeps this ancient tradition alive.TRANSCRIPT
Traditional Tibetan Woodcarving ProjectA proposal from Penpa Tsering in collaboration with Tibetan Association of
Northern California (TANC)
Work Samples Presentation for
Creative Work Fund
Woodcarving process: Sketching
Sketches of images, symbols and motifs are hand-drawn by the artists traditionally
All images used in this presentation are authentic work of Master woodcarver Penpa Tsering
Woodcarving process: Paper piercing and tracing -
dusting off the red-earth powder on the sketch
Tiny holes are pierced by hand on the paper along the outline of the sketch after which the red-earth powder is applied upon it
Woodcarving process:Tracing image on the wooden panel
Dusting leaves a trace of the image on the wooden board as the artist rolls up the paper
Woodcarving process: Tracing images and drilling
Artist draws the image on the board and then using a drill punches holes on the image
Woodcarving process:Sawing with a traditional bow-saw
Using a traditional bow-saw, artist then threads the hole and then saws along the image
Woodcarving process:Carving with handmade chisels
Many hours of carving now finally begins….
Woodcarving tools:Chisels (artist’s best friends)
Carving tools: all hand-made and maintained by the artists including the chisel sharpener above
Artist’s work samples
The ceremonial throne at Tibetan community center, Richmond, CA (2012)
Artist’s work samples
An altar at a Tibetan home in Albany, CA (2011)
Artist’s work samples
Dragons, peacock and the lion-head
Tiger, lotus and the elephant
Artist’s work samples
At a Tibetan home in Berkeley, CA (2010)
Artist’s work samples
The peacock The thunderbolt The lion
The deer and the dharma wheel
The jewel
Artist’s work samples
Altar with Eight Auspicious Symbols, Albany, CA (2009)
Artist’s work samples
Garuda: the mythical bird (above) & the knot of interdependence (right)
Artist’s work samples
Some household items: table, offering box (chemar bo) and picture frame
Thank You!
Submitted by:Penpa Tsering & TANC5200 Huntington Ave.Richmond, CA 94804
07/17/2013