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Working with stone

Oamaru stone relief sculptures with soul – or rather the Māori word mauri is a closer characterisation.

Traditional tā moko or tattooing involves dialogue between the artist and the person. In short, artists should have some knowledge of the person before making marks.

stonework @bicelapin9

Each of my stones are unique – designed and carved for the individual, family or place where it will be situated. At times with care and forethought I use these marks on my stonework breathing mauri into the stone giving it life, vitality, essence and emotion. The stone will then work with me, interacting with every touch while I remain constantly mindful of the person or people or place the stone is destined for.

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16 Feb 2022

This modest little website is delighted you’ve visited – thank you! It is a depository for this mind’s workings, so of course is by no means complete. Much from past, present and future is yet to be added. My current energies are focused on a digital narrative, which, while well on the way, may still be some time away before it’s full dawning. Via the blog facility I can let you know of updates, although who would follow I really don’t know. No matter, I’m excited to finally have got this far. So to begin, are a few poems, a short story and images and essay on my body art project. Take a look around if you wish – it is here to share with you, and I hope you’ll share your thoughts with me.

with wishes of happiness, Bice.