July 15, 2017<July 15, 2017 Wood Carving In West Africa – With George Obeng by Judd Watts Meet George Obeng, a wood carver from Ghana. He tells us with unrestricted passion and emotion how he ‘liberates’ the hidden form that lies…
July 14, 2017<July 14, 2017 Yuni Kristina – Traditional Indonesian Batik by Judd Watts Batik is both a craft and an art, with artisans like Yuni Kristina using wax and dye to transform each piece of silk into…
June 30, 2017<June 30, 2017 Maya Artists of the Yucatan – Handwoven Hammocks by Judd Watts Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the…
April 4, 2015<April 4, 2015 Art in Action: Handblown Recycled Glass Drinkware by Allison Dial Handblown glassware is a legendary art form in Mexico, but just exactly how does a master craftsman make these one-of-a-kind pieces? NOVICA recently caught…