#facesoffolklife

[smithsonian-folklife]

#FacesOfFolklife: Elkana Ong'esa is a soapstone carver and one of the most admired and prolific contributors to art in #Kenya. His stone sculptures featured in public and private collections worldwide promote #peace, #collaboration, and environmental #conservation. (at Smithsonian Folklife Festival)

[smithsonian-folklife]

#FacesOfFolklife: Francis Mutua Muvua was a wood carver before joining Ocean Sole, a foundation in Kenya that transforms discarded flip-flops into works of art. Francis decided to begin working with recycled materials in an effort to conserve Kenyan's natural resources. In his own words - "This work is my daily bread." (at Smithsonian Folklife Festival)