The issue of restoration in the world of candles is a task not very common, usually occurs in objects of some value and is usually related to the religious world. Table being carved candles, Advent candles Easter or where pictorial elements appear to be restored and low reliefs oil lamp need regrowth without damaging them.
zalavelarte group members have been lucky enough to make these kinds of pieces and the group has restored both candles and oil lamps.
are pieces in which the symbols contain a message, it looks for beauty but with a sense that is not merely decorative.
The creation of a lamp table hand carved, hand making a thematic study of what is meant to symbolize.
The images reflect the four evangelists, like those found on the altar of the parish in Zalamea.
The final touch is the figure of the Holy Spirit as a dove. At the working level is the same size should be done at the time of making a cylindrical lantern carving, we must consider what can be seen from the front of this piece, which we must redistribute what we want to be shown on role in this space. This problem occurs when the blank is a prism, as each face of the prism makes us the deal. Topic
apart the Paschal candles, where the pictorial elements can be real jewels taken from the icons of influence of the Byzantine Orthodox Church.
I hope these notes help you to appreciate the artwork, in this case in religious art.
