Woodcarver: Lorenzo Foncerrada

Using only hand chisels he discovered in Indonesia, Foncerrada carves a half ton of wood down to 350 pounds. His father was also an artist and studied under Diego Rivera in Mexico.

History Nuggets

• Balinese wood carving is prominent in temple and palace architecture. Carved demons and mythical beings decorate pillars, door panels, lintels and window shutters with the aim of protecting the buildings from evil.

• With the arrival of European influences, wood carving developed more diverse themes. I Nyoman Cokot, Ida Bagus Nyana and Ketut Nongos, are some of the more famous names in Balinese carving.