Tag: taji sculpture

This taiji inspired sculpture is based on a squatting move that I can not do because of Achilles issues. It is sort of a talisman… perhaps some day I will have strong heels. “Taiji” is a different spelling for T’ai Chi which is a martial art that uses the mind to coordinate soft, flowing movements with breath.

The stone had some gold and gray veining. It had metal flecks in it that made it a bit hard to carve at times and hard on the tools.

Completed:	2011
Materials:	Marble
Dimensions:	6″ x 6″ x 6″
Last Shown	2012 Madison Children’s Museum
Collection of the artist:	Deb Vandenbroucke Madison, Wisconsin

 

I made a small thank you sculpture for my teacher upon finishing learning the 127 posture T’ai Chi form the first time. We are always learning. The rock suggested some of the movements we do to warm up ‘Buddah Arms’ plus a bit of single whip. A graceful stance for some niegong breathing.

This was made for my teacher Terri Pellitteri who teaches taiji at GHC, Madison Daoguan (now gone), and on the roof of Monona Terrace in the warm weather.

About 8 years ago I ordered stone from a sculpture house (that is no longer in business) and had them send me some various-sized stones; I left it up to them to pick them out. I was pretty disappointed in some of them. This is very small piece of marble was underwhelming – about 5″ at the widest point. Just goes to show you every rock has it’s day!

Completed:	2011
Dimensions:	4″ x 3″ x 1″
Materials:	Marble
Collection:	Terri Pellitteri Madison, Wisconsin

My first taiji inspired sculpture is based on single whip movement.

There is a difference in the finish in that the ‘shoulder’ area (right side) is more highly polished but it is hard to capture in photos.

Completed:	2009
Dimensions:	3.5″ x 29″ x 1.5″
Materials:	Vermont marble
Collection of the artist:	Deb Vandenbroucke Madison, Wisconsin