Showing my Stone Sculptures in the Coastal Gallery is such a treat. The Gallery has notably a great selection of Artworks. Many different styles and media. There is quite a significant Maritime theme including very colourful paintings, ceramics and Sculpture. Well worth a visit. Furthering my audience. ” Sail V ” and ” Tale “.

Coastal Gallery is a leading independent contemporary art gallery, situated in Lymington in the New Forest

Coastal Gallery, Lymington, is a touchstone for exceptional and unusual contemporary art and design. Working with both emerging and long-established artists, the gallery specialises in collecting modern and contemporary art with an intrinsic life-enhancing value. Coastal Gallery champions painters, sculptors and designers, based locally and in London. Displaying outstanding talent, creativity and technical expertise in their work.

The Coastal Gallery collection is curated by Stewart Mechem and Bev Saunders. Together, they bring years of experience working in the art, fashion and design worlds.With a keen eye for contemporary design and a thorough knowledge of what’s trending on the broader art and design market, Bev and Stewart have an instinct for sourcing the best range of artwork for each and every client. Coastal Gallery’s aim is to excite and inspire with an ever-changing selection of painting, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery.  http://www.coastal-gallery.co.uk

Sail V. Abstract Portland Stone Sculpture

This Stone Sculpture is a variation on a series I ‘ve been working on recently. Inspired by the dynamic and sculptural forms of sails. I find the fragility of the Portland Stone carved to its structural limit and the tension of the wind-blown sail really work well together. Since I was a youngster I’ve been fascinated by the Sea. Consequently, pulling on these memories to demonstrate Natures beauty. There’s a very relevant connection from the Sail Sculpture to Portland stone which was formed in a marine environment. Unfortunately, mine doesn’t float!

“Tale”. Carrara Marble.

Here, in particular, I ‘ve been playing with circular shapes. Bisecting them to see the forms they create. I particularly enjoy carving these abstract shapes. Especially as the viewers can interpret the forms in their own way. Some might, for example, see a Butterfly others a Whales Tail. Its been the first time I’ve carved Carrara Marble. What a beautiful stone it is. Consequently, I had to learn the techniques of polishing which is a long process. I specifically contrasted the sculpture and the base by using different stones. This really emphasizes the patterns and textures.

So whenever you find yourself in the area of Lymington do definitely drop in and have a look in this Gallery. Certainly, look out for my Stone Sculptures.