Thai Artisan Crafted Recycled Paper Unique Peace Sculpture, "No War"
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[This is a single sculpture; photo showcases two angles]"'No War' stands for the human right to love within a world of peace and friendship," says the artist, "While historically and socially constructed ethnic and cultural identities further divide the collective, each human retains the right to choose which face they show to the world; one of love, or one of hate. There will be war if there is a conflict, but there will be peace if there is love.
"This world's human race is diverse," the artist continues. "I want to show that ethnic and cultural differences can coexist peacefully. If humans have love and good friendship, they can create a beautiful world."
Depicted on this sculpture are polar opposite faces, one that seeks peace, and another that desires war. Thailand's Somyot Sawasdee wishes to advance global peace, and to create a beautiful world for future generations. He strives to help advance that goal through the power of art.
Sawasdee crafted this one-of-a-kind sculpture from local recycled paper mixed with cement for rigidity. In a process perfected through years of experimentation, the artist intentionally supports efforts to "divert waste from landfills, to further societal cooperation."The artist explains (translated from Thai), the sculpture "holds the word 'NO WAR,' in which N = human; O = love; W = world; A = peace; R = friendship."
- 1.49 kgs
- 3.3 lbs
- 32 cm H x 26 cm W x 22 cm D
- 12.5" H x 10.25" W x 8.75" D
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Jennifer
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02/11/2024
"Unique"
I really like it but I wish the center was a shade different color than the rest for it to stand out. It was very well packaged.
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Joy
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05/31/2023
"Lovely, but fragile"
This sculpture is lovely and looks exactly as shown. However, the seahorses nose broke off the first time I picked it up. I was able to glue it back together, but its very fragile.
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Eleanor
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02/03/2023
"Heart Wall Sculpture"
This arrived in record time and is absolutely gorgeous! The picture does it no justice. Thank you Somyot, you are truly gifted and I love the idea of you recycling instead of contributing to pollution.
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Linda
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12/24/2022
"Jazzes up beach themed bathroom"
Like that it s made of recycled materials. Nicely crafted
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Lindy
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04/08/2022
"Leaf Slab"
Gorgeous color.
Best Uses
- appreciating its beauty
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Harriet
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01/19/2022
"Exactly what I was looking for"
This is a lovely, well-made piece of art. I was looking for a relatively small wall hanging in a cat motif for a specific location in my entry hall. If I didnt know better, Id think this artist was reading my mind.
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