Sculpture titled "Chinese guardian li…" by Marina Boiko, Original Artwork, Wood

Chinese guardian lions, Foo dogs, wood sculpture pop art (2022) Sculpture by Marina Boiko

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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind) Sculpture, Wood / Acrylic / Lacquer / Marker / Spray paint on MDF Board

Artworks classification

One of a kind (OOAK / Original Artwork)

One-of-a-kind works of art are also known as “OOAK” artworks. This means that every work of art is unique and there will never be another identical one.
Dimensions Height 23.6in, Width 15.8in / 1.50 kg
Framing This artwork is not framed
Fit for outdoor? No, This artwork can not be displayed outdoor
Categories Sculptures under $1,000 Pop Art Mythology

Original decor for your space, feng shui, handmade. A pair of "heavenly dogs of the Buddha."

They make such delightful colorful decor anywhere in your home.
Foo dogs are actually lions. They originated in China, shi, meaning lion or shishi or stone lion.
Foo dogs were originally displayed outdoors. These Chinese guardian lions were found standing sentry in front of palaces, temples, and homes of the elite.
Meant to be in pairs. Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues – one is female and one is male. The female represents yin and symbolically protects the people dwelling in the home, while the male represents yang.

the price is for 1 fu dog, the second dog is also available, see the album.

About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles

Wood

Sculpture technique using wood, natural material of plant origin.

Acrylic

Paint using traditional pigments mixed with synthetic resins.

Lacquer

Paint made with a resin from tree sap, various shrubs or with lacquer paints based on thermosetting resins. The technique consists in superimposing layers of lacquers with a vigorous polishing between each layer. It is mostly smooth shiny, but can sometimes also be satin or very Matt.

Marker

Drawing made using a large felt with its own ink source. The ink may or may not be indelible.

Technic Sculpture

Sculpture is an artistic activity which consists of designing and producing shapes in volume, in relief, either in the round (statuary), in high relief, in low relief, by modeling, by direct carving, by welding or assembly. The term sculpture also designates the object resulting from this activity.