Natural stone – sculpture as part of the garden
I have always been fascinated by the significance of natural stone in Japanese garden culture as a symbol, sculpture and part of the landscape. The shapes of natural stone, the variation of surfaces and the marks left by time make each stone unique.
This modified field stone has been given a new makeover through ground and polished details and a carved recess. The rough surface of the stone, the polished part and the water form a fascinating whole.
I carved the water basin while studying for a stonemason’s vocational qualification at Salpaus Education Centre. The studies deepened my understanding of natural stone as a material and the importance of craftsmanship in landscape design.
For me, natural stone is not only a building material, but also art and part of a living landscape.
Natural stone as art
