Today, I will tell you about the six reincarnations of turquoise, which won the silver award of the “6th China Jade Carving Industry Yuhua Award”! After seeing such turquoise carvings, you will be amazed at how shocking the original turquoise carvings are, and at the same time tell us that the art is endless!
The turquoise “Six Reincarnations” collection blends culture and art into a stunning work. Turquoise carving three raw materials and seven division of labor, good rough must have exquisite craftsmanship to show the unique beauty of turquoise to the fullest. There is an ancient saying: jade is not a vessel, a good turquoise carving, “work” and “material” are very important, so for carvings, the ideal state should of course be “good work with good materials”, good materials and good carvings, collection value and appreciation space are the largest.
The design of the work: The raw material is nearly 760 grams (without skin) and the whole material is made
“Six Paths of Reincarnation” is inspired by the six temple cities of Thangka, and it is well known that the first step of a good work starts with wool, and the design must be adjusted for life according to the characteristics of the material and the progress of carving until completion
This work, boldly select Hubei Qingu high-end good materials, the color texture is high, this volume of vegetarian materials is also one in a million. The head of Bensongshi Village has been in the turquoise field for more than ten years, and the collectors and friends who have played with and learned about it rarely have such holy relics. The jade carving author boldly adopts the theme of Buddhism (six reincarnations), brilliantly expresses the six paths and six scenes, and in the design stage of the first draft, all parties seek verification and repeated revision, and a large number of materials are taken, not only to maintain the sacred solemnity of the Dharma but also to soften the beauty of modern art and pine stone, and it took a long six months from design to production, which can be regarded as a real spiritual cleansing and life gift for art creators.
The structural instability of turquoise, easy to have more black lines, ice cracks, etc., is also a headache for many carvers, some carvings, there is a crack of the material, the color is unbalanced, the original theme is abandoned, so the size and texture of the finished product determines its scarcity.
At the same time, the unique color of turquoise has also made most carving artists flock to it, and they are very interested in such a large-scale subject. Because of the excellent raw materials, coupled with unique craftsmanship, in order to truly create an artistic masterpiece, this product uses the original characteristics of this piece of wool, try to preserve the original appearance, effective use, to ensure that its outline and to cover and plan the flaws, but also to leave enough space for the performance of the “Six Reincarnation Diagram”, made a neat and fine layout.
Six paths of good and evil
Human beings, as intelligent beings, are always exploring the mysteries of the universe and life with their own intelligence, but they have never received a satisfactory and correct answer. More than 2,500 years ago, when Buddha Shakyamuni attained ascetic enlightenment, he thoroughly saw that all the laws taken by the world of conditions followed the law of cause and effect, so that it is the cause, such as the cause, and the present is the effect, and the only factor that determines happiness and suffering is good and evil.
In Buddhist teachings, the six paths of reincarnation interpret the law of causal transformation, guiding sentient beings to promote good and eliminate evil, and tend to the right law. The six paths represent the six types of karma brought about by the creation of various karmas of good and evil (actions, language, and thoughts are all called karma), and follow the worldview of the time to call reincarnation to a certain path “life” and leaving a certain path “death”. In this way, sentient beings will judge evil and cultivate good to gain real benefits. After we understand the principle that “karma is created by the heart, and the reward is turned by the heart”, we must grasp our own hearts every time we do a good law. If kindness can be made, good fortune will appear quickly.
This work allows us to appreciate the rich wisdom of jade carving artists, and shows the exquisite craftsmanship of pine stone works. At the same time, it also allows us to appreciate the depth and subtlety of Buddhism, and interprets the universal view of Buddhism to eliminate evil and promote good, which will surely be a cool tonic for the impetuous hearts and vague values of people in today’s online society.