Hand-carved wooden sculptures
Lameck's Creatures
South Africa · Born in Marondera, Zimbabwe
Meet Lameck Tayengwa, a wood carver born in Marondera, Zimbabwe. Taught by his father from a young age, he carves animals inspired by nature. His favourite birds, the sparrow and the hummingbird, are now part of Uqobo—carved by hand to bring happiness to your home.
In the workshop
Watch the story take shape.
Craft and process
Carved from jacaranda wood
Read Lameck's Creatures's story
I was born as Lameck Tayengwa in Marondera, Zimbabwe. My creative career began when I was a young boy. By the age of nine, I was moulding cows with clay soil and drawing life in my village.
My father, Lancelot Nemara, was an artist in the early nineties. He taught me to develop my skills in wood carving, and I have been working in this medium ever since. It has been a continuing source of meaning in my life.
I studied graphic design and computer graphics at Dauya Technical College in Harare. In 2010, I attended the Design Indaba Heart Works in Cape Town, South Africa. I found it incredibly inspiring, and I started to create what I am known for today.
I love to carve animals, and I am inspired by nature. Sam has chosen my favourite birds—the sparrow and the hummingbird.
There is nothing in the world I would rather do than ART. It is my life.
Our collaboration
I met Sam on one of her trips to South Africa, and we have stayed in contact ever since. She has chosen my favourite birds, the sparrow and the hummingbird, for Uqobo. It makes me happy to know that something I have carved with my hands will bring happiness to someone’s home.
From their hands to yours