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Karelian birch sculptures by Andrew Skorobogatyi

birch sculptures by Andrew Skorobogatyi

Miniature figure of the hippo, wood carving. Karelian birch sculptures by Andrew Skorobogatyi

Karelian birch sculptures by Andrew Skorobogatyi
Born in 1960 in Petrozavodsk, Karelia region, Russian sculptor wood carver Andrew Skorobogatyi (Andrey Skorobogaty) has been carving since childhood. He is a participant of many exhibitions and festivals of wood carving art. In addition, he is a member of the International Club of carvers. Wood carving works by Andrew Skorobogatyi are in collections of such known people as Vladimir Putin, Alain Delon, Joseph Blatter, Hugh Jackman, and Nadezhda Babkina. The material Andrew uses in his sculpting – Karelian birch, a tree with presented by nature amazing pattern of wood that looks like marble. Meanwhile, his interest in wood carving is Slavic mythology. The artist explains, “If my works bring at least a little bit of joy – and I am glad of it”. By the way, since ancient times Karelian birch in Russia has been called the Imperial tree.

Beautiful miniature figure of the hippo, wood carving. Work by Russian sculptor wood carver Andrew Skorobogatyi

Beautiful miniature figure of the hippo, wood carving. Work by Russian sculptor wood carver Andrew Skorobogatyi

Karelian birch sculptures by Andrew Skorobogatyi

Bear miniature sculpture. Wood carving. Karelian birch. Work by Russian artist Andrew Skorobogatyi

Bear miniature sculpture. Wood carving. Karelian birch. Work by Russian artist Andrew Skorobogatyi

A creature from the Slavic mythology. Karelian birch sculpture by Russian sculptor wood carver Andrew Skorobogatyi

A creature from the Slavic mythology. Karelian birch sculpture by Russian sculptor wood carver Andrew Skorobogatyi

Hippo, Hand carving. Karelian birch sculpture by Russian artist Andrew Skorobogatyi

Hippo, Hand carving. Karelian birch sculpture by Russian artist Andrew Skorobogatyi

Folk tales inspired wood carving. Material – Karelian birch. Miniature sculpture by Russian artist Andrew Skorobogatyi

Folk tales inspired wood carving. Material – Karelian birch. Miniature sculpture by Russian artist Andrew Skorobogatyi

Yakut man (Northern people). Karelian birch miniature sculpture by Russian artist Andrew Skorobogatyi

Yakut man (Northern people). Karelian birch miniature sculpture by Russian artist Andrew Skorobogatyi

Lizard. Miniature decorative figurine of the Karelian birch, with inlaying boxwood and buffalo horn. Work by Karelian wood carver Andrew Skorobogatyi

Lizard. Miniature decorative figurine of the Karelian birch, with inlaying boxwood and buffalo horn. Work by Karelian wood carver Andrew Skorobogatyi

Closeup. Lizard sculpture by Russian artist Andrew Skorobogatyi

Closeup. Lizard sculpture by Russian artist Andrew Skorobogatyi

Decorative sculpture – Elephant. Karelian birch. Wood carving by Petrozavodsk based artist Andrew Skorobogatyi

Decorative sculpture – Elephant. Karelian birch. Wood carving by Petrozavodsk based artist Andrew Skorobogatyi

Decorative sculpture of an owl of Karelian birch, with inlaid amber and mahogany. Work by Russian sculptor wood carver Andrew Skorobogatyi

Decorative sculpture of an owl of Karelian birch, with inlaid amber and mahogany. Work by Russian sculptor wood carver Andrew Skorobogatyi

Buka is a wicked little creature in Slavic mythology. Most often Buka settles in the child's room, wardrobe, closet or under the bed

Buka is a wicked little creature in Slavic mythology. Most often Buka settles in the child’s room, wardrobe, closet or under the bed

Domovoi (shishok) - a protective house spirit in Slavic folklore. Wood carving, handmade

Domovoi (shishok) – a protective house spirit in Slavic folklore. Wood carving, handmade

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