Jason Quigno, owner and artist at Asinaabe Studios in Grand Rapids, enters his studio. A small model version of the commissioned sculpture is silhouetted at left. The model rests on his workbench in sight while he carves.
Earth Totem
Akii Ndodem
A layer of limestone dust covers Quigno’s carving and artist tools.
Quigno puts on ventilation and ear protection before he starts his work at his Grand Rapids studio.
After hours carving on the stone art sculpture that was commissioned by GVSU, the artist takes a break to smoke a cigar.
The artist moves his rock collection to make room outside his studio so that he can complete the Akii Ndodem (Earth Totem) outdoors. Quigno’s art studio ceilings aren’t tall enough for the completed sculpture.
Quigno said that carving limestone is like carving butter compared to other stones he has worked with.
Installation of Akii Ndodem (Earth Totem) on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus was completed May 27.
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