A Journey in Harmony
Sculpting has a long and rich place in our
history. Early humans used wood, stone, clay
and other natural tools, to create masterpieces that have survived for centuries, still being
marveled at today. While technology has taken a relevant place in today’s art forms, traditional methods of carving still remain relevant and appreciated, studied and kept alive
by masters of the craft, to be shared with future generations. There is a myriad of ways
to manipulate nature to create something
new out of it, to transform the world around
us into something beautiful and innovative.
Relief carving, or Ukibori, is a particular Japanese carving tradition that consists in creating
delicate motifs by raising small bumps on wood,
achieving harmonious designs that are subtle in
their elegance and beauty but extremely well
detailed. The craftmanship needed to master
the technique is achieved over years and years
of practice and steady works, but the final products showcase the beauty of traditional practices
that are centuries old, and which can represent
the culture and beliefs of the people of the past.
Technical Details
What Sculpture is to a Block
of Marble,
Education is to a
Human Soul
— Joseph Addison
The Ukibori collection highlights the beauty
of ceramic mosaic with a three-dimensional
look that creates a linear design that resembles
the carving on wood or stone. The variety of
colors allows for looks that seamlessly blend
into any room or become a showstopping piece
of decor and interior design. The thin size of the
single seeds, combined with the carved bump
on the ceramic, allows for a linear yet dynamic
backsplash that will look stunning in any room.
