Local News

Circus Carvings Represent One Man's Lifelong Joy

Posted Updated

RALEIGH — A Greenville baker never thought of himself as an artist, but his carvings of the circus are now in a museum.

Frank Diener has carved horses, lion tamers, balancing acts and elephants by hand over the last 45 years. His son, David, assembled the exhibit as a tribute to his father.

"When the circus comes to town, everybody's happy," David says. "Everybody enjoys the circus, and it's entertaining. I think he enjoyed entertaining people with his art."

Frank Diener was not able to attend Thursday's opening, but his son says he is there in spirit. The exhibit is at the Gallery of Art and Design in the N.C. State Student Center until March.

 Credits 

Copyright 2024 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.