One Tusk Drawing

The elephant is one of Africa's iconic symbols but is under pressure from poaching, in particular for its ivory. This male, well known in the Pilanesberg Wildlife Reserve lost its tusk some time ago and is easily recognised around the tourist camps. I have tried to capture the natural nobility of these magnificent animals using bas-relief carving and pryrography. The emphasised 3D effect together with heavy burning creates a strong image which, I believe, makes an effective statement for him. It is the first time that I have tried this and I will certainly be exploring the technique further in the future. The wood used is Jacaranda which is a poplar street tree in Highveld cities and towns. It is a beautiful straw colour with little variation in its growth rings. This helps to make it a suitable timber for pyrography. The image is sealed with a clear matt lacquer and finished with a high quality white furniture wax which helps to retain the original colour. A hole has been drilled in the back to accept a wall mounted fixture.

Drawing:Pyrography on Wood

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:12 W x 12 H x 0.5 D in

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