Stephen Critchley Master Stonemason & Stone Carver
Stephen Critchley is a master stone carver and sculptor working through Courtmaster Carving and Connacht Sculpture Workshop in County Mayo, Ireland. Practising and teaching traditional stone carving, his work connects craftsmanship, architecture, geometry, sculpture, heritage and the transmission of craft knowledge.
With a career spanning five decades, Stephen has worked with stone in Ireland, the UK, France, Italy and South Africa.
This channel explores traditional stone carving, sculpture, historic architecture, carving techniques and the stories behind the craft.
Stephen Critchley Master Stonemason & Stone Carver
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Stephen Critchley Master Stonemason & Stone Carver
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Stephen Critchley Master Stonemason & Stone Carver
A pestle and mortar for a special commission is not just about grinding spices. It's about bringing a vision to life. Watch a single bull leg take shape, a small piece of a much larger, #qabalistic work. This is the art of #stonecarving, where a rough stone transforms into a masterpiece, one precise cut at a time. The process is a meditative dance between me and the stone. This #short is a quick look at the dedication it takes to create a legacy in stone. Every #cuttingstone sound, every chip, is a step closer to the final form. This is more than a #commission; it’s a creation.
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Stephen Critchley Master Stonemason & Stone Carver
Carving a pestle and mortar.
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