2018 International woodcarving Show invited 110 carves from 75 countries and regions. The program started with a visit to the famous Temple of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and the Bayon Temple for inspiration. All woodcarvers were then assigned to teams of 3 or 4 to work together creating sculptural designs on a slab of wood. The woods used are down tress in urban area.
During an intense five days, woodcarvers came together in a joint effort to work on a wood slab. Each piece is a combination of individual artistic creativity and culture to interpret the theme ‘Life’ based on various backgrounds.
Each invited artist also brought a 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 4 cm carved panel as part of the collaborative project among the woodcraft, young adult furniture making and woodturning programs. These panels are a collective element of the collaborative art piece showcasing a wide range of creativity, skills, formats and culture and was displayed on site for the duration of the event.
World Wood Day is a cultural event celebrated annually during the week of March 21st to highlight wood as an eco-friendly and renewable biomaterial and to raise awareness on the key role wood plays in a sustainable world. Starting from 2013, WWD celebrations were held in Tanzania, China, Turkey, Nepal, and United States respectively, involving participants from over 100 countries and regions.