Cousin carves a niche on Hertel Avenue

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Aug 26th 2005, 12:01am By queenseyes

If you're gonna do some wood carving, why not carve out on the sidewalk. That's what 'Cousin' does every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in front of The Sterling Tavern on Hertel Avenue. After these carvings are completed, the finished works are displayed in a variety of businesses throughout the avenue, including Hertel Hydroponics, The Artery, and Terrapin Station. Cousin carves a variety of pieces ranging from geometric shapes to animals from the Hawk Creek Rescue Sanctuary. His work conveys the artist's environmental and spiritual concerns and feelings. Cousin is a former craftsman from Buffalo's very own Kittinger Furniture Company. He is also a local artist who has found his artistic niche in the city. Cousin is currently looking into a permanent location at the corner of Wisconsin and Hertel. He will also be featured this weekend at the Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts.

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