Ancient Echoes: Hand-Carved Stone Series – Original Sculptures

Description

Carved from the Earth These pieces represent a return to the most fundamental of mediums. Using traditional carving techniques, the artist has worked with the natural shape and grain of the stone to uncover symbols that have defined the Irish landscape for millennia.

The Trilogy Includes:

• The Triskele Stones (x2): The Triple Spiral is one of the oldest symbols in the world, most famously found at Newgrange. In these carvings, the continuous lines represent the cycles of life, the three realms (land, sea, and sky), and the eternal flow of time.

• The Faerie Stone: A more whimsical and ethereal carving, this piece depicts a “Little Person” or Faerie. In West Cork folklore, these spirits are the guardians of the wild places, and this carving serves as a nod to the “invisible” inhabitants of the Irish countryside.

Artistic Details:

• Natural Stone Selection: Each rock was hand-selected for its weight, texture, and character, ensuring that the natural beauty of the stone complements the carved design.

• Tactile Art: Unlike a painting, these pieces are meant to be touched. The contrast between the smooth, polished carvings and the raw, weathered surface of the rock creates a sensory experience.

• Weatherproof & Timeless: These carvings are equally at home on a bookshelf, a desk, or nestled in a garden among the moss and ferns.