Donovan Laiwakete

Donovan is part of a family deeply rooted in carving. He was one of six brothers, five of whom, Bernard, the late Tony, Fernando, and Rodney, became carvers. The tradition has continued through the generations, including Bernard’s son Kenric and grandson Verrick, who, at just twelve years old, is beginning his own carving journey. Although Donovan’s brother Gabriel did not take up the craft, Gabriel’s late son Carleton also carried the tradition forward.