Artist Leopold Frilot Profile (2010)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2010-06-11
Duration: 00:04:23
Subjects: Frilot, Leopold A., Jr. | Arts | ARTISTS | Woodwork
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Allen, Gary Photographer
- Frilot, Leopold Interviewee
Description
This segment from the June 11, 2010, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features producer Gary Allen’s profile of self-taught wood artist Leopold Frilot, one of the 150 artists participating in the LPB Art and Travel Auction. Frilot discusses: his functional style; wood art in Louisiana; the wood dictating the final product; the stories behind some of his pieces; and the importance of art. Hosts: Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford