Stories Behind the Sculptures
Every now and again, a sculpture becomes something more. It carries a story, a moment, a weight that feels bigger than the stone itself. This page shares some of those works.
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The Goddess of Flora Unveiled by torchlight, to the sound of Mark Knopfler. My first commissioned work — and the beginning of everything. Read the story →
Monument to the Christchurch Earthquake A city shaking. A sculptor who needed to make sense of it all. Read the story →
Two Swans, One Heart Carved for a woman who needed to remember her sister. Read the story →
Lady With Cello A sculpture for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, 2016. Read the story →
John Paul II Centre For Life Project, a commission that became one of the most heartfelt pieces I've ever made. Read the story →
The Flow Between Two A calm current of life force, moving between two souls. Read the story →
Elephant of Light Featured in a national magazine. Then stolen from his home. Read the story →
Replica Sculpture of the Lion of Chaeronea 2.5 metres of stone, occasional earthquakes, and a delivery that had his heart in his mouth. I call it my Everest. Read the story →
Replica of Alexander the Great The same client. A harder stone. And a sculptor who had already conquered his Everest — so naturally, they found him another challenge. Read the story →