"Änkor Wat"

HI IBC.
I would love to share one of the things I am working on lately...some of my latests projects requires great amount of time and dedication, this one takes several weeks to get to this point...and still only 50% accomplished.
I started with these rocks without moss, now I am still detailing the ruins and the moss are almost covering the rocks.















...It would take I think 5 more years to finish everything, including the natural roots growing on the ruins walls and columns...

No concrete plaster or cast here only natural rocks, as concrete got unnatural feel to it even with moss.

regards,
jun

Incredible jun as always, i look forward to an update when those roots have filled every nook and cranny.

Ruddy nora, Jun!!! Do you ever do anything by halves???

Stunning.

Keep 'em coming.

Regards
Fiona



Wish I could stop singing the King of the Swingers though. I'm gone, man, solid gone.

A fantastic penjing!

Now ficus shows all its majesty...

L.L.B,

you obviously have ability,once again, go with traditional sculpture, find your way to the Ateliers in Florence,Italy.

Be careful, you don't burn out.
Stay healthy.
Khaimraj

Another great work of art Bro, is that part of a lost city of atlantis that you found ?
Very Interesting creation...keep up

Excellent!

I would love to see this develop especially the roots once they matured and firmly clasping the walls of the ruins.

what A beautiful work, thanks for your sharing.

"Angkor Wat is the largest Khmer temple complex in the world. The temple was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Wikipedia
Construction started: 1125
Address: Vithei Charles de Gaulle (Road to Angkor Wat), Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia, Siem Reap 82720, Cambodia
Phone: (0)63 764444
Function: Place of worship
Architectural styles: Dravidian architecture, Khmer architectural style"

Angkor Wat is also famous for the Ficus roots enveloping the ruins. Here is a picture of what Jun is replicating in miniature.
http://vacationrentals.bg/blog/beyond-angkor-wat-where-to-find-adventure-in-cambodia
Iris

Hi Jun

STUNNING....

Please tell us all about this stoneruin...Who made it...was it made for you, or did you find it in a shop...how long did it take to make the ruin....do you have photos of the ruin before plants, also the backside... Did I forget a question ...maybe someone else has more questions...I gladly read all the answers.

Kind regards Yvonne

Stunning indeed! Beautiful, even in its infant stages! I agree with Yvonne, I would love to know how you created this. Great work to a great artist!
Best,
Todd

Yvonne Graubaek wrote:Hi Jun

STUNNING....

Please tell us all about this stoneruin...Who made it...was it made for you, or did you find it in a shop...how long did it take to make the ruin....do you have photos of the ruin before plants, also the backside... Did I forget a question ...maybe someone else has more questions...I gladly read all the answers.

Kind regards Yvonne

Thanks Yvonne.

I made ( and still making the ruins ) the detailing works is not a joke...hehehe. I almost put this project in the shelves because I realized in the middle of the construction the huge task ahead. I did some research first on the ruins and the trees sorrounding Ankor wat. and made some sketches, and I thought it was easy but I underestimated the project.

before the "Mountains" were totally hollowed out.



during construction



looking for the right tree...



Don't worry Yvonne I do everything by myself,,,because I don't want to blame somebody if things didn't work out well.hehehe.

PS. In real life i am a builder.

regards,
jun

Thank you good folks for appreciating this project.

I'll keep you updated as always.

regards,
jun

Thanks Iris for the additional info on "Ankor Wat". it is really a magical place.

I am also creating the other parts of the ruined cities...I hope I won't run out of ficus.

regards,
jun

Khaimraj Seepersad wrote:L.L.B,

you obviously have ability,once again, go with traditional sculpture, find your way to the Ateliers in Florence,Italy.

Be careful, you don't burn out.
Stay healthy.
Khaimraj

I am done with traditional sculptures. I used to sculpt some years ago. I want a living sculptures, as I find it more adventurous... I love to go to Florence though.


thanks!

regards,
jun

AlainK wrote:A fantastic penjing!

Now ficus shows all its majesty...

Thanks Alain.

Not sure though if this will qualify as a penjing...some people might question it, if I refer to my work as penjing.

regards,
jun

simply... AMAZING!!!

CraftyTanuki wrote:Incredible jun as always, i look forward to an update when those roots have filled every nook and cranny.

Like what is written in your words of wisdom----
"To defy the laws of tradition, is a crusade only of the brave" .............or of the fools. hehehe

regards,
jun





Rainbow, Dario, Fiona , Ferdie and Todd.
Thanks!
I appreciate it.

regards,
jun

Amazing Jun...like it a lot

jun wrote:

CraftyTanuki wrote:Incredible jun as always, i look forward to an update when those roots have filled every nook and cranny.

Like what is written in your words of wisdom----
"To defy the laws of tradition, is a crusade only of the brave" .............or of the fools. hehehe

regards,
jun

Wish i could claim them as my own words but alas someone of incredible wisdom beat me to it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=231PT-5nKhY

hi jun, i love it, how on earth did you cut the stones ? ankor wat is only over the border from me but i,v not got around to visiting it yet. regards john

Jun , your talent has no limits i think . Imagine what your going to be making in 20 years time . Keep it up. Always inspiring.


My son has a new friend who is living here from the phillipines , while playing in the garden yesterday he came up and asked me about growing a bonsai , so i sent him home with a tree . Lets hope it inspires him to carry on from an early age .

Smithy

Poetic.

Very nice Jun. Congratulation!

Jun,
Very creative work.
Keep it up.
Jerry