CARVING WITH OAMARU STONE
CARVING WITH OAMARU STONE
The stone we use is Oamaru stone — also commonly known as Limestone. We use this particular stone because it can be readily shaped, Oamaru stone is a favourite material for stone carvers and sculptors in New Zealand.
The stone we use is Oamaru stone — also commonly known as Limestone. We use this particular stone because it can be readily shaped, Oamaru stone is a favourite material for stone carvers and sculptors in New Zealand.
The making of a sculpture
A FAMILY'S LOVE
Here you can view the process of making this beautiful sculpture and read the story and inspiration behind the design.
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An old friend and ex work colleague asked if I could design and create something to help enhance the memory of a loss the family experienced some years back.
I wanted to give a sense of movement that forms a stylised heart shape representing a love that never fades.
The sculpture depicts mum and dad embracing and touching their little girl. It was important to include her two brothers and their connection which I achieved as designs on mum and dad.
Brett Keno
New Zealand Stone Carving Artist and Sculptor
December 2014