Fredy Huaman Mallqui

Carrying wood carving tools that served as extensions of his own hands, Fredy moved to the United States from Peru in 2012. Sensibility, creativity, and skills acquired since beginning his woodcarving journey at age nine also accompanied Fredy, guiding his artistic path. Apprenticing with traditional master carvers over the years has allowed Fredy to master his own techniques of designing and hand carving unique pieces of art. Today his carvings are exquisitely detailed and of the highest quality craftsmanship.

Fredy excels in drawing, painting, public art, mixed media, photography, classical carving as well as the sculpture of contemporary pieces. In 2021 Fredy was selected by the Allegheny County Airport Authority to create an ambitious sculptural series of public art in the new Pittsburgh International Airport, PA. The Installation of this project will be in 2025. Engaged in this multi-year project, he seeks to stimulate dialogue between sculpture and community. Fredy’s sculpture Together (2021) became part of the Downtown Erie Sculpture Walk. In March 2019, Fredy was invited to be part of the World Wood Day Celebration in Graz, Austria.

Maintaining a high level of experience, Fredy teaches classical and wooden sculptural carving classes in prestigious institutions include the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship (ME), Anderson Ranch Arts Center (CO), and Shakerag Workshops (TN). Fredy’s work has been shown individually and collectively in Austria, Germany, Peru, and the United States.