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Russian Artist Uses Ancient Technique To Turn Walls Into Art, And The Result Is Gorgeous
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Russian Artist Uses Ancient Technique To Turn Walls Into Art, And The Result Is Gorgeous

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Bas-Relief is a technique as old as humankind’s very first artistic endeavors, a way of sculpting figures that are slightly raised from a flat surface. Bas-Relief sculptures could be found on the walls of all kinds of buildings and temples from ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece, and now it’s making a comeback.

Russian artist Goga Tandashvili is a master of the art, bringing scenes inspired by the natural world. Think long-tailed birds, flowers and luxurious fronds of fern. The scenes blend in perfectly with their surroundings, meaning that your home décor actually becomes a beautiful piece of impressionist art. Goga is also a painter, and this comes across in his sculptures. He draws on the wall, and then adds material on top of the lines to create the 3D effect, bringing interiors to life with vivid textures and contours.

But how does he do it? “I use a different tool depending on the artistic problem: knives, cutters, chisels, palette knives, he told Bored Panda. “The choice of the material is also determined by the task, for the interior I work with gypsum mixtures, this is the old material that has proved itself for centuries. If there is a need to do work from bronze, granite, marble, steel and so on, then I could also do that.”

“I am primarily interested in the artistic image, and the material is secondary, although it adds character to the work. I also paint, this is my first love. I came to sculpture from painting and I’m very happy to be able to translate it into bas-reliefs.”

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Scroll down below to check out Goga’s amazing art for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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This is Goga Tandashvili

He makes ordinary walls extraordinary by adding an artistic touch

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Goga Uses An Ancient Bas-Relief Technique

His works are inspired by his drawing style

The scenes blend in perfectly with their surroundings, meaning that your home décor actually becomes a beautiful piece of impressionist art

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Ilona Baliūnaitė

Ilona Baliūnaitė

Author, BoredPanda staff

I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda since 2017. I've searched through a multitude of images to create over 2000 diverse posts on a wide range of topics. I love memes, funny, and cute stuff, but I'm also into social issues topics. Despite my background in communication, my heart belongs to visual media, especially photography. When I'm not at my desk, you're likely to find me in the streets with my camera, checking out cool exhibitions, watching a movie at the cinema or just chilling with a coffee in a cozy place

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Galeanthropy2017
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Completely blown away by the detail and the intricacies. I'd love to see more of his work!

criminalgirl
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is just stunning, what a work of art. I would love to have this in my home.

diane a
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely gorgeous - what a craftsman - look so fragile

Dianimal
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So intricate! Amazing... his sketches are also so beautiful.

Bobby Jones
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very nice! However I can imagine all the dust that these nooks and crannies hold, now you have to dust and vacuum your walls too.

Kenny Kulbiski
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly. My first thought was, amazing. My second was how the hell do you clean that. Guess it shows how lazy and low class I am.

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Katinka Min
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OH.MY.GOD!!! One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen!!

The Laugh Fan
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Staggeringly beautiful. Can't quite find the words to express how impressive this is. Oh, for half the talent..!

Anna Vinefly
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i think he is not russian artist becouse his name is Georgian...

Gwen Togonidze
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's NOT Russian, he's Georgian. Maybe he's based in Russia, but again he's not Russian. Please change the title.

I Love My Dog
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Incredibly beautiful and wonderful artwork. The attention to detail is mind blowing. It's like modern day renaissance art but even more breathtaking. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and genius with the world. Please keep up the wonderful work you do. The world needs more beautiful artwork like this.

Randy Inbred
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how much he charges for each piece? Whatever it is its worth it! Absolutely stunning.

Phyllis Gibson
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve never seen anything like it, nor have I ever been so impressed!! Details are down to minutiae, but rendered so precisely. I would just like to sit on a bench in front of one and ponder the wonder of it all! I love it!

Nika
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dieser Man ist ein Alien! Erste Wahl wenn ich einmal Lotto gewinne!😳😍

Nika
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dieser Mensch ist ein Alien! Erster Wahl falls ich ein Mal Lotto gewine..😳😍

We'llSee
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So beautiful, I have never seen this done before, I wish he has a video of him working.

Isabel Tamayo
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think my Dad would love to see this images... He works as a precast designer, he sometimes sculpt his works freehand too, to add more minute details...

Diver Driver
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just thinking about the painstaking detail make my head hurt. Really Stunning!

Andrius
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First name amd Last name don't sound Russian, he is Georgian

Aish Siva
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is freaking amazing. I'm astounded by the beauty of all these sculptures. I would LOVE to see this either inside my house or on the outside walls of buildings. I love the intricacies of the art.

issam
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people just .. stole the words out your mouth .. completely speechless

RitaGG
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fantastic! Would love to see smaller, more Etsy-sized work that one could possibly purchase!

Galeanthropy2017
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Completely blown away by the detail and the intricacies. I'd love to see more of his work!

criminalgirl
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is just stunning, what a work of art. I would love to have this in my home.

diane a
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely gorgeous - what a craftsman - look so fragile

Dianimal
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So intricate! Amazing... his sketches are also so beautiful.

Bobby Jones
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very nice! However I can imagine all the dust that these nooks and crannies hold, now you have to dust and vacuum your walls too.

Kenny Kulbiski
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly. My first thought was, amazing. My second was how the hell do you clean that. Guess it shows how lazy and low class I am.

Load More Replies...
Katinka Min
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OH.MY.GOD!!! One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen!!

The Laugh Fan
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Staggeringly beautiful. Can't quite find the words to express how impressive this is. Oh, for half the talent..!

Anna Vinefly
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i think he is not russian artist becouse his name is Georgian...

Gwen Togonidze
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's NOT Russian, he's Georgian. Maybe he's based in Russia, but again he's not Russian. Please change the title.

I Love My Dog
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Incredibly beautiful and wonderful artwork. The attention to detail is mind blowing. It's like modern day renaissance art but even more breathtaking. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and genius with the world. Please keep up the wonderful work you do. The world needs more beautiful artwork like this.

Randy Inbred
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how much he charges for each piece? Whatever it is its worth it! Absolutely stunning.

Phyllis Gibson
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve never seen anything like it, nor have I ever been so impressed!! Details are down to minutiae, but rendered so precisely. I would just like to sit on a bench in front of one and ponder the wonder of it all! I love it!

Nika
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dieser Man ist ein Alien! Erste Wahl wenn ich einmal Lotto gewinne!😳😍

Nika
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dieser Mensch ist ein Alien! Erster Wahl falls ich ein Mal Lotto gewine..😳😍

We'llSee
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So beautiful, I have never seen this done before, I wish he has a video of him working.

Isabel Tamayo
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think my Dad would love to see this images... He works as a precast designer, he sometimes sculpt his works freehand too, to add more minute details...

Diver Driver
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just thinking about the painstaking detail make my head hurt. Really Stunning!

Andrius
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First name amd Last name don't sound Russian, he is Georgian

Aish Siva
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is freaking amazing. I'm astounded by the beauty of all these sculptures. I would LOVE to see this either inside my house or on the outside walls of buildings. I love the intricacies of the art.

issam
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people just .. stole the words out your mouth .. completely speechless

RitaGG
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fantastic! Would love to see smaller, more Etsy-sized work that one could possibly purchase!

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