Monumentals

Silent stones.

Mr BigSmile closeup

granite, 600 cm / 20’ in length This close-up view, shows the raw surface of the stone marked with natural, mineral deposits developed over time. I saw it as “barnacles”, which after all, every whale has.
Private Collection, Australia 2007

Chess Mates

granite, gold and silver leaf inlay on black granite base, 260 cm / 103” high
Australia, 2004

Time and Timelessness

(at the Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award, Werribee Park, Victoria, Australia) granite, with silver inlay, 260 cm / 100” high Private Collection, Australia 2007

Mother of the Universe

Canadian black granite, 150 cm / 59" high
Canada / Australia, 1990-2003

Manifesto of Impermanence

Mr Big Smile

granite, 600 cm / 20’ in length top: a sketch of the idea that started developing in early 2006 bottom: Mr. Big Smile in situ
Private Collection, Australia 2007

No Water. No Moon

granite with silver inlay on engraved, black granite base, 250 cm / 100” high
Private Collection, Australia 2006

Time & Timelessness closeup

granite, with silver inlay, 260 cm / 100” high
Private Collection, Australia 2007

Manifesto of Impermanence II

granite, gold leaf stainless steel, 310 cm / 122" high left: my beloved muse in front of the sculpture / centre: shadows forming as the day progresses / right: sunset light on the back of the piece
Australia 2009

Philosopher & Stone (font & back)

granite, stainless steel, 330 cm / 130” high
Australia 2009

Reflecting

Crowned in Glory

granite, gold leaf on brushed stainless, 320 cm / 128” high
Australia 2008

The natural ‘skin’ of the stone is, like the human face, a map of its individual identity; therefore I always tread gently when taking away any part of it. After all, the lichen and moss were there before me, so I approach their territory with care and respect. The unwritten history of each stone acts as a springboard from which I take my creative flight.