Meaning & Symbolism of Wood Art
Symbols are signs that reach beyond the visible. Whether it is the classic cross, the protective fish, or modern interpretations of spiritual motifs – each piece is hand-carved from solid wood. These symbols are more than just decoration; they are companions for life's special moments.
The Pikorua (doubletwist) is a traditional Maori symbol. Its meaning is love, friendship or the union of two lives or souls.
The crossed elements symolize the ways of live, which seperate two people and bring them together again. It is also a symbol for infinity.
The ztwist with its crosswise form symbolizes the many ways of life and love and because of this it is a symbol for eternity.
The Double Twist symbolically represents the intertwining of two spirits or souls in a strong friendship or, in the case of two lovers, their shared growth and development. The crossing in a twist shows the eternal bond of two individuals: though they may move apart at times, they always return to one another to become one.
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The seahorse is also a significant Maori symbol, representing a faithful and loyal partner who never leaves their companion.
In ancient times, the seahorse was believed to possess healing powers, and in classical mythology, it was thought to pull the chariots of sea gods like Neptune and Poseidon through the depths.
In ancient China, seahorses were considered the 'little sons' of the lucky dragons. For fishermen, the seahorse has long been a symbol of good luck. Today, it is regarded as a symbol of grace, beauty, and peacefulness, and is famously a representation of fatherly love
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The shark is one of the most feared creatures of the ocean. It stands for power, strength, and raw determination. At the same time, it serves as a reminder of hidden dangers, urging us to remain vigilant.
This handcrafted wooden sculpture captures the dynamic and efficient form of the apex predator. It is a powerful symbol for those who navigate their path with focus and strength, never losing sight of what lies beneath the surface.
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the tortoise is in many different cultures highly symbolic.
In the chinese culture it is one of the four legendary animals. It ist standing for a long life, constancy and immutability. In Europe the totoise is the personification of emotions. Thank of its shell it a symbol of protection and because of the old age this animals can reach, it is a symbol for a very long life.
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Wings symbolize freedom and independence. In many cultures, the concept of winged spiritual beings exists; they are often messengers of the gods (Christian angels have wings; Hermes wears a winged helmet and winged sandals). However, wings are also attributes of gods and goddesses themselves—the Greek Chronos and the goddess of victory, Nike, are both depicted with wings.
It is not only divine beings that are portrayed with wings, but mystical ones as well, such as fairies, elves, demons, or dragons.
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To give a detailed explanation of the Yin Yang is very difficult. If I would explain all aspects comprehensively, the place would not be sufficient here.
The Yin Yang is a circle that is divided into two equal sub-areas, a white (Yang, movement) and a black (Yin, calm). These two areas represent the two opposite potentials in every thing.
The black area has a white dot in the white area, a black one. This shows that there is no 100% state of yin or yang. In either Yin or Yang is a little bit from the other part, in every Yang a little Yin - and the other way round. To understand the relationship between yin and yang, one must know that nothing can only be yin or yang only. Without Yin there would be no Yang and without Yang there yould be no Yin.
Yin originally meant the shady side of a hill, it's dark, earth, moon, down deep, passive, downward, soft, retreating, cold, astringent.
The original meaning of Yang the sunny side of the hill, so it is in connection to light, movement, stretching himself, sky, mountains, sun, up, hot.
When considering the Yin Yang things will always be considered as part of a whole. A single case can never be separated from the relationship with another thing. Nothing can exist only for themselves. There are no absolutes.
Yin and Yang necessarily include within itself the possibility of opposition and change.
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