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Russian Artist Uses Ancient Technique To Turn Walls Into Art, And The Result Is Gorgeous
Russian Artist Uses Ancient Technique To Turn Walls Into Art, And The Result Is Gorgeous
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Russian Artist Uses Ancient Technique To Turn Walls Into Art, And The Result Is Gorgeous

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Bas-Relief is a technique as old as humankind’s very first artistic endeavors, a way of sculpting figures that are slightly raised from a flat surface. Bas-Relief sculptures could be found on the walls of all kinds of buildings and temples from ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece, and now it’s making a comeback.

Russian artist Goga Tandashvili is a master of the art, bringing scenes inspired by the natural world. Think long-tailed birds, flowers and luxurious fronds of fern. The scenes blend in perfectly with their surroundings, meaning that your home décor actually becomes a beautiful piece of impressionist art. Goga is also a painter, and this comes across in his sculptures. He draws on the wall, and then adds material on top of the lines to create the 3D effect, bringing interiors to life with vivid textures and contours.

But how does he do it? “I use a different tool depending on the artistic problem: knives, cutters, chisels, palette knives, he told Bored Panda. “The choice of the material is also determined by the task, for the interior I work with gypsum mixtures, this is the old material that has proved itself for centuries. If there is a need to do work from bronze, granite, marble, steel and so on, then I could also do that.”

“I am primarily interested in the artistic image, and the material is secondary, although it adds character to the work. I also paint, this is my first love. I came to sculpture from painting and I’m very happy to be able to translate it into bas-reliefs.”

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    Ilona Baliūnaitė

    Ilona Baliūnaitė

    Author, BoredPanda staff

    I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda since 2017. I've searched through a multitude of images to create over 2000 diverse posts on a wide range of topics. I love memes, funny, and cute stuff, but I'm also into social issues topics. Despite my background in communication, my heart belongs to visual media, especially photography. When I'm not at my desk, you're likely to find me in the streets with my camera, checking out cool exhibitions, watching a movie at the cinema or just chilling with a coffee in a cozy place

    What do you think ?
    Galeanthropy2017
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Completely blown away by the detail and the intricacies. I'd love to see more of his work!

    criminalgirl
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just stunning, what a work of art. I would love to have this in my home.

    diane a
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely gorgeous - what a craftsman - look so fragile

    Dan Z
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is real art! Beautiful.

    Juana
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stunning! How easily do pieces break off?

    Dianimal
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So intricate! Amazing... his sketches are also so beautiful.

    Bobby Jones
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very nice! However I can imagine all the dust that these nooks and crannies hold, now you have to dust and vacuum your walls too.

    Kenny Kulbiski
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. My first thought was, amazing. My second was how the hell do you clean that. Guess it shows how lazy and low class I am.

    Load More Replies...
    Katinka Min
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OH.MY.GOD!!! One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen!!

    frank0ys
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...Beautiful and very pleasant. Such great craftmanship!

    giorgi darchia
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is a Georgian artist no russian!

    The Laugh Fan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Staggeringly beautiful. Can't quite find the words to express how impressive this is. Oh, for half the talent..!

    Andrew Dunne
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely amazing...! Beautiful

    Anna Vinefly
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think he is not russian artist becouse his name is Georgian...

    Gwen Togonidze
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's NOT Russian, he's Georgian. Maybe he's based in Russia, but again he's not Russian. Please change the title.

    I Love My Dog
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Incredibly beautiful and wonderful artwork. The attention to detail is mind blowing. It's like modern day renaissance art but even more breathtaking. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and genius with the world. Please keep up the wonderful work you do. The world needs more beautiful artwork like this.

    Diane Mackereth
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing! Your work is beautiful, it tells a lot about you!

    Randy Inbred
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how much he charges for each piece? Whatever it is its worth it! Absolutely stunning.

    Laura Zaini
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    some people are blessed with amazing skills

    Пётр Бобров
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The artist Goga Tandashvili is for me an example of the skill and discipline of bas-relief execution. in some of my works, I tried to imitate Him in the detail of the bas-relief. I am very grateful to Him. Sincerely, Peter. 22-1-67bb5...dafd87.jpg 22-1-67bb5e9dafd87.jpg

    Пётр Бобров
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The artist Goga Tandashvili is for me an example of the skill and discipline of bas-relief execution. in some of my works, I tried to imitate Him in the detail of the bas-relief. I am very grateful to Him. Sincerely, Peter. 22-1-67bb5...cadcb2.jpg 22-1-67bb5e1cadcb2.jpg

    Olga Toskas
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you, pls, tell me which material does he use

    Phyllis Gibson
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve never seen anything like it, nor have I ever been so impressed!! Details are down to minutiae, but rendered so precisely. I would just like to sit on a bench in front of one and ponder the wonder of it all! I love it!

    Nika
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dieser Man ist ein Alien! Erste Wahl wenn ich einmal Lotto gewinne!😳😍

    Nika
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dieser Mensch ist ein Alien! Erster Wahl falls ich ein Mal Lotto gewine..😳😍

    Hazel Smith
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exquisite detail, wonderful artistry.

    We'llSee
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So beautiful, I have never seen this done before, I wish he has a video of him working.

    Debra Schmitt
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just wonderful ... Such beauty . Breathtaking

    Isabel Tamayo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think my Dad would love to see this images... He works as a precast designer, he sometimes sculpt his works freehand too, to add more minute details...

    Diver Driver
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just thinking about the painstaking detail make my head hurt. Really Stunning!

    Iapetos
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You, Sir, are a true genius.

    Nez Rueada
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    woooowww just woooowww!!!!!!!!!

    Andrius
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First name amd Last name don't sound Russian, he is Georgian

    Aish Siva
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is freaking amazing. I'm astounded by the beauty of all these sculptures. I would LOVE to see this either inside my house or on the outside walls of buildings. I love the intricacies of the art.

    issam
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people just .. stole the words out your mouth .. completely speechless

    MadamButterfly
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That awkward moment when i wish i had all this artists talent.

    Iwona Milewska
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are amazing! Exquisite work!

    RitaGG
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fantastic! Would love to see smaller, more Etsy-sized work that one could possibly purchase!

    Galeanthropy2017
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Completely blown away by the detail and the intricacies. I'd love to see more of his work!

    criminalgirl
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just stunning, what a work of art. I would love to have this in my home.

    diane a
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely gorgeous - what a craftsman - look so fragile

    Dan Z
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is real art! Beautiful.

    Juana
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stunning! How easily do pieces break off?

    Dianimal
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So intricate! Amazing... his sketches are also so beautiful.

    Bobby Jones
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very nice! However I can imagine all the dust that these nooks and crannies hold, now you have to dust and vacuum your walls too.

    Kenny Kulbiski
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. My first thought was, amazing. My second was how the hell do you clean that. Guess it shows how lazy and low class I am.

    Load More Replies...
    Katinka Min
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OH.MY.GOD!!! One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen!!

    frank0ys
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...Beautiful and very pleasant. Such great craftmanship!

    giorgi darchia
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is a Georgian artist no russian!

    The Laugh Fan
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Staggeringly beautiful. Can't quite find the words to express how impressive this is. Oh, for half the talent..!

    Andrew Dunne
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely amazing...! Beautiful

    Anna Vinefly
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think he is not russian artist becouse his name is Georgian...

    Gwen Togonidze
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's NOT Russian, he's Georgian. Maybe he's based in Russia, but again he's not Russian. Please change the title.

    I Love My Dog
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Incredibly beautiful and wonderful artwork. The attention to detail is mind blowing. It's like modern day renaissance art but even more breathtaking. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and genius with the world. Please keep up the wonderful work you do. The world needs more beautiful artwork like this.

    Diane Mackereth
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing! Your work is beautiful, it tells a lot about you!

    Randy Inbred
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how much he charges for each piece? Whatever it is its worth it! Absolutely stunning.

    Laura Zaini
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    some people are blessed with amazing skills

    Пётр Бобров
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The artist Goga Tandashvili is for me an example of the skill and discipline of bas-relief execution. in some of my works, I tried to imitate Him in the detail of the bas-relief. I am very grateful to Him. Sincerely, Peter. 22-1-67bb5...dafd87.jpg 22-1-67bb5e9dafd87.jpg

    Пётр Бобров
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The artist Goga Tandashvili is for me an example of the skill and discipline of bas-relief execution. in some of my works, I tried to imitate Him in the detail of the bas-relief. I am very grateful to Him. Sincerely, Peter. 22-1-67bb5...cadcb2.jpg 22-1-67bb5e1cadcb2.jpg

    Olga Toskas
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you, pls, tell me which material does he use

    Phyllis Gibson
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve never seen anything like it, nor have I ever been so impressed!! Details are down to minutiae, but rendered so precisely. I would just like to sit on a bench in front of one and ponder the wonder of it all! I love it!

    Nika
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dieser Man ist ein Alien! Erste Wahl wenn ich einmal Lotto gewinne!😳😍

    Nika
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dieser Mensch ist ein Alien! Erster Wahl falls ich ein Mal Lotto gewine..😳😍

    Hazel Smith
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exquisite detail, wonderful artistry.

    We'llSee
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So beautiful, I have never seen this done before, I wish he has a video of him working.

    Debra Schmitt
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just wonderful ... Such beauty . Breathtaking

    Isabel Tamayo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think my Dad would love to see this images... He works as a precast designer, he sometimes sculpt his works freehand too, to add more minute details...

    Diver Driver
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just thinking about the painstaking detail make my head hurt. Really Stunning!

    Iapetos
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You, Sir, are a true genius.

    Nez Rueada
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    woooowww just woooowww!!!!!!!!!

    Andrius
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First name amd Last name don't sound Russian, he is Georgian

    Aish Siva
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is freaking amazing. I'm astounded by the beauty of all these sculptures. I would LOVE to see this either inside my house or on the outside walls of buildings. I love the intricacies of the art.

    issam
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people just .. stole the words out your mouth .. completely speechless

    MadamButterfly
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That awkward moment when i wish i had all this artists talent.

    Iwona Milewska
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are amazing! Exquisite work!

    RitaGG
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fantastic! Would love to see smaller, more Etsy-sized work that one could possibly purchase!

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