"Each piece begins with the wood. It is cut and dried, then carved. It requires patience, but it energises me. It brings peace of mind and freedomāthat's what life is all about."
Armen Ohanyan, a self-taught woodcarver from Sisian, Armenia, was a participant at the 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. His pieces showcase exquisite skill, with carvings enhancing the natural... read more