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Lamidi Fakeye Wood Carving Exhibition

a man in a colorful shirt

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.

a man carving a piece of wood

Lamidi Fakeye at Wabash College

a man carving a wood object

Starting with a rectangular piece of mahogany, Lamidi Fakeye uses somewhat crude chopping tools to give his sculptures life.

a man carving a wood

Lamidi Fakeye at Wabash College

a man sitting in a chair

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.

a man using a hammer to make a sculpture

Lamidi Fakeye sharpens his tools every day.

a man carving a wood carving

First he chops, then uses the same tool to carve out large chunks of the wood to give the sculpture shape.

a man wearing glasses and a hat

Lamidi Fakeye at Wabash College 

a man carving a wood object

Lamidi Fakeye at Wabash College

a man carving a statue

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.

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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.

a man holding a wooden sculpture

Lamidi Fakeye at Wabash College


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