I’m an Irish stone sculptor and also an Engineering Geologist. I have always been fascinated by rocks/soil and the physical landscape and the geological/geomorphological processes that have formed it.
My geology background gives me a feel and understanding for the composition and formation of stone which helps me in the carving process and strongly influences my sculpture.
I began sculpting more or less full-time in 2007 – I intend to develop skills to explore the sculptural aspects of differing lithologies.
I am also interested organic shapes and forms and I am currently exploring vegatable forms in my work.
November 17, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Martin–
What a small world! The Shona sculpture is incredible. We are so fortunate here in Colorado to have a huge collection in an outdoor sculpture park. If you ever make it to northern Colorado you should check it out.
There is also a great symposium called Marble Marble (it is in the town of Marble, CO) every summer. Maybe that would be a fun event for you–our Yule marble is quite beautiful.
Cheers!
Laurie
August 7, 2009 at 9:52 am
Hi Martin
Nice work! If you are interested in attending a symposium in New Zealand you can find the application info on my website johnferguson.co.nz then hit news & events & scroll down to Low Flying Cars sculpture symposium. Feel free to hand this info onto any colleagues from the symposiums you have attended.
regards John
November 2, 2009 at 6:15 pm
DEAR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
FRIENDS TOLD ME ABOUT YOUR INTERNATIONAL STONE SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUM.
I AM A SCULPTOR FROM GERMANY.
WILL YOU ORGANIZE A NEW SYMPOSIUM IN 2010?
PLEASE SEND ME FURTHER INFORMATION’S I AM VERY INTERESTED TO TAKE PART.
PLEASE ALSO HAVE A LOOK AT MY HOMEPAGE I JUST GOT BACK FROM PROJECTS IN CHINA AND KOREA:
http://www.tobel.org
KIND REGARDS