Handmade Polymer Clay Elephant Sculpture from Bali, "Vibrant Elephant"

Growing up surrounded by a family of artisans, J.S. Anderson devotes his artistic career to exploring the new possibilities offered by polymer clay. Working with Meili W., he diligently forms the clay by hand into tubes that feature colorful and imaginative designs. Cross sections are cut from these tubes and carefully applied around the body of this elephant sculpture. The charming elephant is decorated with fantastical designs and patterns that include a portrait on its back. J.S. Anderson has worked for 25 years to perfect this millefiori-style technique, which has allowed him to create intricate and amazing designs on his sculptures. Each pattern on this sculpture is diligently designed by the artisans through a painstaking process to ensure perfection.