X is for xyloglyphy...

X is for Xyloglyphy
(Continuing my series on the Mornington Peninsula)

Xyloglyphy means the art of carving in wood.
And there are many wood carvings at the Enchanted Maze Garden, Arthurs Seat
The above figure looks like a soldier.


A frog on a log

wood art has a warmth
a sense of intimacy
a closeness to earth


This one looks like an Aboriginal woman's pensive profile


Linking to:
ABC Wednesday Round 12 - X is for xylography

A Face With Vision

One of several wooden sculptures of faces of our indigenous people in the Enchanted Maze Garden, Arthurs Seat

Expressive features
Quiet time in a garden
A dream in the face

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