New: Large Lacquer Sculpture by Hebi

Arriving today is a large shipment of vibrant lacquer sculpture from Hebi Arts; sculptures defined by their unusual, flowing shapes and the reflective quality of their finish.

We have had sculptures from Hebi periodically since the opening of our gallery, and continue to be thrilled with the quality and beauty of the pieces.  Many of our customers have purchased a Hebi piece for their home, and continue to seek out more pieces for themselves and gifts.

The unique finish of Hebi’s sculptures comes from a Vietnamese-inspired tradition of lacquer work.  Artists make molds out of clay, cast them in steel, then create each wood sculpture layer-by-layer inside the steel mold.  Each piece is then finished with multiple layers of lacquer.  Depending on the desired look, artists may incorporate gold, silver or copper leaf, in addition to other metals.  Other times, colored lacquer is used in sections to give more depth.

These pieces really catch the light, and adapt perfectly to a spotlight.  They’re also vibrant enough that they can add a lot of life to an otherwise dark space.

Other available designs range from $150 – $1150, in a multitude of sophisticated colors. Pictured to the left is “Rock,” measuring 11.5″L x 5″W x 26.25″H, in the finish Warm Grey.