In the Wood IV

from NITHI FINAL SKETCHBOOK EPISODE 05 : MY DREAMING OF FURNITURE DESIGN

by Li-Zenn Publishing

Wood Carvings

Year : 1991

No. : WC 2534-50

Title : In the Wood IV (The Story of Three Elephants)

Material : Teak Wood – four conjoined slabs

Dimensions : 1.50 x 1.50 m

Designer : Nithi Sthapitanonda

Carpenter : Phet Wiriya

Owned by : Rujiraporn Wanglee

This 1.50 x 1.50-meter wood carving was created in the year 1991 by carpenter Phet Wiriya and is made from four conjoined 7.5-centimeter-thick slabs of timber fastened together by a steel sheet backing. This method makes the piece relatively lightweight. However, the carpenter must take care not to carve too deeply. I suggested that he choose a wide scene, without going into details of the leaves and forest as he did with the previous piece. This technique gained popularity later as it saves a lot of timber and reduces the weight of the piece by more than half. It also takes less time to produce, meaning that the carpenter may be able to produce up to four pieces a year. The squareshaped form gives it a modern feel which goes well with the décor in modern homes and offices. This piece is currently owned by Rujiraporn Wanglee.