I previously worked as a contrarian software nerd/BI engineer and consultant, amongst other things. In fact I messed about with anything tech since I got my hands on a ZX Spectrum in the early 1980s, and I still do.

Nowadays I’ve swapped to traditional stone carving & sculpture – creating things from a blank slate, often changing my mind half-way through, and finally being allowed to just hit stuff.

Inspired by early 20th century art, modernism and medieval grotesques, I create original, often semi-abstract, sculptures.

For me, design is just the starting point. Working primarily in reclaimed limestone, sandstone or slate with their unpredictable natural inclusions and flaws, I will respond, even mid-carving, to best reveal and accentuate the stone’s true character.

Most works are weather-friendly, suitable for display indoors or out, and with the potential to last for centuries. Natural weathering will enhance the character of the artworks over time. The lifespan of each piece is always considered, even before the first touch of the chisel.