Indigenous Woodcraft
Updated at 2024-04-01
1821
The art piece in the picture was created by Uncle Joseph Skeen, a native Australian artist based in Logan City. Joseph comes from one of the first artist families in Australia, representing one of the country's most ancient artistic lineages. His woodcrafts are widely known as shadow boxes. Similar works can be traced back to Cherbourg, France. The process of creating shadow boxes involves encasing a centerpiece, generally a painting, a piece of jewelry, or coins, in wood and glass. When illuminated, light is cast on the artwork from different angles. Today, shadow boxes have become decorative wall hangings for homes.
Name
Indigenous Woodcraft
Giver
Darren Power, Mayor, City of Logan, Queensland
Friendly States
Commonwealth of Australia
City
City of Logan, Queensland
Alliance Date: March 18, 1995
Language: English
Area: 957 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 392,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Logan is a young city with 50% under the age of 34. It is home to over 234 cultural and ethnic groups and the city of choice for many Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islander residents. Logan's industrial focus is on construction and manufacturing. The city also actively promote local business investment to stimulate the economy while providing incentives for youth entrepreneurship and local revitalization.
Size
L64cm W41cm H6cm
Category
Handicrafts、Wooden Objects
HIGHLIGHTS
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