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 memorial
KAITIAKI
Here you can view the process of making this beautiful memorial and read the story and inspiration behind the design.
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This family contacted me and asked if I could produce a memorial for their mother that incorporated their kaitiaki (guardians)... piwakawaka (fantail) and the whai (stingray).
There were a number of conversations about the design and placement of the elements and we also included a kowhaiwhai pattern within the whai that represented the children. The height was 920mm.
I wanted something simple but unique. The curvature of the stylised fantail meant the plaque needed to be curved as well.
Brett Keno
New Zealand Stone Carving Artist and Sculptor