Inspiration for the creation of “Navajo Revelation” came from
observing and admiring the way torrents of flood water have carved
through sedimentary layers of sandstone in the Navajo Antelope Canyon in
Arizona, USA.
This sculpture depicts the interconnected water passages. The beautiful
Budgeroo wood grain reflects the colourful sedimentary layers of
sandstone. Variation in colour and texture of the sandstone base adds
contrast and reality to the presentation.
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Navajo Revelation carved from a Budgeroo Log on a carved sandstone base

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From inside the narrow slot canyon looking upward and out toward the
sky, one of nature’s most beautiful natural wonders is revealed. The
variation of convoluted folds, twisting shapes, carved into colourful
layers of sedimentary sandstone are truly amazing. Small cracks,
weaknesses and softer grain in the sandstone are etched by the turbulent
water until a groove develops and, over time, forms another opening
amongst the interconnecting water passages.
Navajo Antelope Canyon, Arizona USA
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