REMPSTONE.STUDIO

ZENITH My 3rd sculpture, embodies a journey through time and material transformation. Crafted from Purbeck spangle limestone, a 300-million-year-old stone rich in history, this piece challenges conventional notions of cultural and chronological placement. The sculpture draws inspiration from ancient ceremonial artifacts, monumental obelisks, and science fiction narratives. Its design as a 1/10 scale maquette for a larger landscape or interior sculpture reflects my fascination with the intersection of history, nature, and imagination. The hand-carved central circular disks and bridge between vertical wings, are reduced down to 1mm thick manipulating materials to achieve an energetic delicacy. A particularly striking feature of Zenith is its ability to blur boundaries between past, present, and future. The translucent quality achieved through careful carving allows light to pass through quartz oyster shell crystals, creating an ethereal glow reminiscent of ancient artifacts yet simultaneously futuristic in its appearance. This ambiguity in cultural and temporal placement was intentional, inviting viewers to ponder the piece's origins and purpose within the timeline of human achievement. Zenith's enigmatic nature extends beyond its physical form. "I often think it would be 'fun' to leave pieces like this in various baron environments – buried in drifting desert sands, slow rolling glaciers, or sat still in ocean depths – without record or any expectation of rediscovery within the foreseeable future. 'I like to make piece's with a potential for becoming a timeless artifact, capable of captivating future generations regardless of its provenance or intended purpose today. Through Zenith, I aim to challenge viewers' understanding of cultural artifacts and their place within our collective history. By blurring the lines between past and future, organic and synthetic, this sculpture invites reflection on the cyclical nature of human creativity and the enduring power of art to transcend time and context. I am actively seeking a commission to make this/or similar work as a full scale landmark/gallery piece.