| The Great Liberator | | Ghanaian wood carver, George Obeng, reveals the gorgeous dance that takes place between a sculptor and his material. |  | | | "Wood tells you, I have this form hidden in me," George Obeng explains. Other times, you must coax the wood, whisper to it, "this is what I want to use you for." Anyone who approaches sculpting in this way reveals a deep respect for the artform and for the material itself.
Carving is a dance, a partnership, a miracle that occurs between creator and creation — "inner self, tool, and material should correspond," he says. While he speaks with the wisdom of a sage, George’s warmth of spirit and abiding commitment to the world around makes his art both relevant and profoundly accessible. | | | | | | |
