Hugh is a geologist by profession so has a deep understanding & love of our local stone, Taranaki andesite.
The Taranaki andesite he uses are mostly boulders which have flowed down from the mountain.
The shape, size, colour & texture of the rock is variable.
Size can vary from pebbles we find on the beach to large heavy stones.
Colours vary too & it is possible to find pink, brown or black & absolutely all shades of grey.
The galleries below show Hugh's works in progress & completion.
The Taranaki andesite he uses are mostly boulders which have flowed down from the mountain.
The shape, size, colour & texture of the rock is variable.
Size can vary from pebbles we find on the beach to large heavy stones.
Colours vary too & it is possible to find pink, brown or black & absolutely all shades of grey.
The galleries below show Hugh's works in progress & completion.
'Coral Vessel' May 2017
A birthday gift for Sally
A birthday gift for Sally
'Octopus Arabesque' February 2017
accepted for exhibition in 'Homework:Taranaki Art 2017
accepted for exhibition in 'Homework:Taranaki Art 2017
'Standing Stone' December 2016
A sculpture for the foyer area of a business. Commission
A sculpture for the foyer area of a business. Commission
'Twins' October 2016
50th birthday gifts for twin brothers. Commissioned by their sister.
May 2016
There's a new work happening, well actually there are 3 new pieces in various stages but this column is currently receiving most of the focus & attention.
There's a new work happening, well actually there are 3 new pieces in various stages but this column is currently receiving most of the focus & attention.
Te Kupenga Stone Sculpture Symposium
Jan 1st to Jan 22nd 2016
Jan 1st to Jan 22nd 2016
This gallery records the progression of Hugh's sculpture from a single boulder to 2 stylised Kererū (New Zealand native wood pigeon).
Many thanks to photographers Peter Florence, David Fitness & Kerehama Waru for their tireless work during the symposium providing not only photos of Hugh's progress but all the awesome photographs recording the artist's work for Te Kupenga's Website.
Many thanks to photographers Peter Florence, David Fitness & Kerehama Waru for their tireless work during the symposium providing not only photos of Hugh's progress but all the awesome photographs recording the artist's work for Te Kupenga's Website.
