Since I was small my awareness and relevance of stones have played upon my mind. Its presence creating an intimate, tactile conversation that imposes and engages with our fellow humanity and our connectivity to the universe.
A stone, like us, brings a presence and a story providing a sense of place. Stone is the fabric of our planet that connects our past, present and our future. The way it is shaped and formed creating its own character and personality. It is through utilising the vocabulary of the stone, be it in its natural state, or through its working, I hope to convey an image that will relate to our past and yet resonate to those in our future. Whether it be visualised by figurative or organic form I hope my sculptures small or large can engage with the viewer to celebrate the fertile wonderment of life.
Nicolas has been working in stone for 40 years. He is a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors with his work being collected world wide. Major public art works can be seen in places like London, Dublin and Milton Keynes.After his very successful retrospective exhibition “Making a Mark” held at New College, Oxford Nicolas followed it up this year with his solo show “Life Lines”at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. His work has been shown at the RA, ING Discerning Eye and has had award winning trade stands at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.