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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.

'Coral Vessel' May 2017
A birthday gift for Sally

'Octopus Arabesque' February 2017
accepted for exhibition in 'Homework:Taranaki Art 2017

'Standing Stone' December 2016
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.

Te Kupenga Stone Sculpture Symposium 
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.

2 views of Taranaki
'ting'
'tui'
altered cube
'spirit house'
2 views of Taranaki

kahu
spirals
reflections
navigator
falling water
falling water

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