Carolina Sandoval & Kengi: Mushrooms & Snail Woodcarving Duck The great charm of the

The great charm of the figures from La Union lies in their primitive and rustic features

while the wide

Bright red ears and a turquoise snout add a modern pop of color

the wings and tail fan out into straight unbound strands that catch the light like feathers

evoking the play of light beneath the waves

Carolina Sandoval & Kengi: Mushrooms & Snail Woodcarving Duck The great charm of theCarolina Sandoval and Kengi Santos are a young couple whose work has quickly become a favorite among collectors. Carolina's trademark palette of bougainvillea pinks and deep purples is unmistakable, and Kengi's carving has a gentle, story like quality that makes every piece feel pulled from somewhere magical. This mushroom scene is exactly that. A tall mushroom rises from a small patch of grass, its purple cap painted with swirling currents of violet,