Willow Tree Starry Evening Nativity, Sculpted Hand-Painted Nativity Triptych

Sentiment: ”…and heaven and nature sing” written on Enclosure Card
8.5”h x 8”w x 2”d resin field triptych with hinged 1/4”d doorways that open 16”w. Utilized gold leaf. Could be held on wall with two keyhole hangers or free standing. 5.5 lbs. Exterior of field is embellished with gold carvings and blue etchings. Inside field, bas-relief carving of scenes from Nativity Story, embellished with blue ombré and gold-leaf dots; shepherd enjoying instrument carved on inside left door; providing of Magi represented with gold icons on inside proper door.
Figures in bas-relief inside an 8” field that opens as a triptych to disclose a starry night time encircling an intimate scene. Deep gradated blues, sparkly gold and symbolic imagery is a reference to historic objects of artwork. “I embellished the floor with gold dots—symbolizing gentle, vitality, hope, interior power. Gold connotes preciousness and enduring worth, and I needed this to be a particular piece, that might be saved for a very long time.” –Susan Lordi.
Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the unique of every Willow Tree piece from her studio in Kansas Metropolis, MO. This piece is forged from Susan’s unique carving and painted by hand.
Able to show on a shelf, desk or mantel. To wash, mud with delicate brush or fabric.