Lamidi Fakeye Wood Carving Exhibition
Lamidi Fakeye has held noon-time demonstrations of his wood carving sculpture during which he answers questions from the community. An impressive exhibition of Fakeye's sculptures is on display in the Fine Arts Center through the end of the semester.
Lamidi Fakeye at Wabash College
Starting with a rectangular piece of mahogany, Lamidi Fakeye uses somewhat crude chopping tools to give his sculptures life.
Lamidi Fakeye at Wabash College
Lamidi Fakeye answers questions on Tuesday during a carving demonstration. In the background are a few of the impressive sculptures on display in the Wabash Fine Arts Center through November.
Lamidi Fakeye sharpens his tools every day.
First he chops, then uses the same tool to carve out large chunks of the wood to give the sculpture shape.
Lamidi Fakeye at Wabash College
Lamidi Fakeye at Wabash College
Turning the sculpture on its head, Fakeye carves out the underside using the same rough chopping tool he used at the start of his work on this piece.
Wabash students, working with Dr. Elizabeth Morton of the Art Department, are filming a documentary on the life and art of Lamidi Fakeye. The students have traveled to Wisconsin for interviews, and will continue their work through the semester.
Lamidi Fakeye at Wabash College