Carve Beyond Reality was the theme of a competition held in Kenya in 2012 by the International Wood Culture Society. This 10 minute video is a snapshot of the event.
Working all together in a common area, 22 local wood artists demonstrate their skills as they rapidly transform rough blanks of wood into a range of polished and often stained or painted items. Short interviews with some of the artisans give insight into their working lives and philosophies.
International Wood Culture Society (IWCS) is a non-profit, non-governmental international network of wood enthusiasts, dedicated to the research, education and promotion of wood culture.