The Artists 2013
Stephen Pepin, Switzerland
Stephen comes from Neuchâtel, Switzerland. He is 44 years old,
having been extensively trained in as a marbilier and Tailleur de
Pierre. He has worked on several historical monuments and
continues to carve for prestigious restoration projects throughout
Europe. His artistic career has developed alongside his restoration
work, having been a part of International Sculpture Symposiums
& Exhibitions. He is currently developing a body of carvings for
exhibitions in 2014 as well as completing several private
commissions.
Stephen can be
reached at : stephenpepin@yahoo.fr
Artiste’s statement:- Passionate about sculpture, my work has taken me as far afield as
Brazil on my quest for evolution of my work and to experience my chosen medium in its
entirely. I am an ardent believer in direct carving, experimenting with the subtleties and
juxtaposition of form and line created instinctively. My carvings are expressed in both
the figurative and the abstract genres, I often expand the dimension the works using
humor and provocation of my audiences.
Symposiums:
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Morges Symposium 1997,1999(1st prize),2001,2003
Ornans Symposium 1998,2000
Fribourg Gotteron Symposium 2005
Sevrier Symposium 2009
Alilloncourt Symposium 2008,2009,2010,2011
Pallava Symposium 2011
Bihar Diwas, Patna Symposium 2011
Pallava Symposium 2013
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Roddy Mc Dowall, Scotland
Roddy was a stone mason in Glasgow, Scotland before moving onto
architectural and figurative sculpture. He studied historic stone carving
at City and Guilds of London Art School.Now a freelance stone carver,
he takes on corporate contracts and private commissions. Recently his
practice has developed more contemporary concerns - focusing on
enjoyment of the material as much as form, dynamic & texture.
Roddy can be reached at : roddy.a.mcdowall@hotmail.com
Roddy McDowall was a stone mason in Glasgow, Scotland before
moving onto architectural and figurative sculpture. He studied historic
stone
carving at City and Guilds of London Art School. Now a freelance stone carver, he
takes on corporate contracts and private commissions. Recently his practice has
developed more contemporary concerns - focusing on enjoyment of the material as
much as form, dynamic & texture.
Stone Masonry SVQ level 2
Stone Masonry SVQ level 3
Advanced Craft in Stone Masonry
Apprentice of the Year 1st Year
Apprentice of the Year 2nd Year
David Dale Shield for Exceptional Performance 3rd Year
Scotland Regional Competition for Stone Masonry 1st Place
British National Competition for Stone Masonry 4th Place
Taylor Pierce Drawing Prize 1st Place
Yeoman Mason Scholarship
The Worshipful Company of Masons Prize for Carving
Diploma in Stone Carving
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D V Murugan, India
Murugan’s Art Studio at Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu (India) is a
perpetual host to local and overseas sculptors. An established
sculptor himself, D.V.Murugan has achieved proficiency in multiple
mediums like stone-carving, metal-casting,fiberglass and clay
sculptures. Amongst his recent landmark projects, Murugan has
worked on Victoria’s Way (Stupa, Ireland),Isha Yoga Centre
(Bronze Diety, Coimbatore) and portrait of Dr. Homi Baba at the
Kalpakkam Atomic Energy Centre. He is also the preferred sculptor
for the World Tamil Association, completing large scale memorials
in Salem and Thanjore.
He can be reached at : stonesculpture2010@gmail.com
Date of Birth
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20.02.1971
Address
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Art Studio
No. 1, Kalpakkam Road,
Oppo. Five Ratha, Mamallapuram,
Tamil Nadu, India
Educational qualification :
Masters in History
Technical qualification
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Bachelors in Science(Sculpture)
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Govt. College of Architecture and Sculpture,
……………………………………………….Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu.
Awards
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State award by Poombuhar Handicrafts,Tamil Nadu
for stone sculpture in 2004-2005
Government-Registered Paneled Sthapahy(3975/99)
……………………………………………….by Hindu religions and endowment board,Tamil Nadu
Recent Activities
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Shiksha Diwas Sculpture Camp, Patna 2010
Pallava Symposium 2011
Bihar Diwas Sculpture Camp, Patna 2011
Mixed Media Camp, Patna 2012
Pallava Symposium 2013
Thanjore Sculpting Project
Salem Sculpting Project for Isha Yoga Centre
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Demian Wust, Switzerland
Demian Wust has a portfolio primarily I modern art.
Sandstone and granite are his preferred mediums. Demian
is also a highly trained stone-mason working on
restoration projects throughout Switzerland. He has
polished his artistic skills through an Extended Residency
Programme of nine months in South India.
He can be reached at : demianwust@gmail.com
Artiste’s introduction and occupation :
Demian Wust,29,lives in Switzerland where he works as a
Tailleur de Pierre.He is Bulle castle head mason, as well as
working on large scale restoration projects and historic
buildings allover Europe. His artistic career started over
10 years ago, initially experimenting with the large scale
mixed media works and paintings. He inevitably started to
utilize the materials around him and developed the fervent love of stone he has to this
day.
He has travelled extensively in Europe, Africa, China and Asia where he researched the
final touches and details of his current series of monumental works.He eventually settled
in an artisan village in South India where his chosen medium, black granite, was in
abundance.
Currently on the 3rd and 4th in the series, ‘The form of Nature’, he is developing works
concurrently in his Swiss and Indian studios. The 12th and final work would be completed
in 2018 ready for exhibition across Europe.
Demian is being sponsored by the city of Fribourg and is a director of the Res
Foundations Stone Studio which has partner studios all over the world devoted to all
aspects of creation with stone. His works can be found on exhibition and in private
collections all over the world.
Artiste’s statement :
My work experiments with the possibilities of the natural worlds harmonies and
confrontations with the man made form. My carvings focus on pure line and dynamic
form which provide a sharp contrast to the botanical aspect of the work.
Recent activities :
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‘La Poussee’, Finish Granite, Earth and Vegetation, Bronze 2009
‘L’Assise’,Black Granite, Earth,steel and vegetation 2010
‘Barong’ Molas sand stone,Private collection Switzerland 2010
‘Inclusion’ Black granite ,Pallava International Sculpture Symposium,Tamil
Nadu,India 2011
Xaka Gallery, Group exhibition, Chavance Sur Orcenance,Switzerland 2011
Symosium La Sorcerer, Fribourg, Switzerland 2011
‘We also do this’,Group exhibition of stone carvers,Fribourg, Switzerland 2011
Black granite ,Pallava International Sculpture Symposium,Tamil Nadu,India 2013
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mark Stonestreet, UK
Having pursued his career as an artist since an early age,
Mark has had formal arts training at several institutions
within the UK. He now works on multiple projects both for
private and public collections in Europe and across Asia.
His chosen medium is stone, for which he has travelled
extensively to procure skills and experience the
idiosyncrasies of this medium.
Mark can be reached at : mark@mdarts.co.uk
Artists introduction
he exhibits today.
Mark Stonestreet has been creating sculptures for 2 decades
now, beginning his career in the late 80’s whilst working as
an industrial welder, his work has developed through his Arts
education in the U.K.,to the granite and marble sculptures
His creations have been inspired by many differing subjects, although a main stay
throughout has been the female form, utilizing it as visual base for his formal and lineal
expressions. Mark’s works, both sculptural and 2d are currently in many private
collections in the UK, Europe and Asia.
Recent activities :
2010 ‘444’ Open house exhibition, group exhibition, Brighton Festival
2010 ‘Latest Works’, group exhibition, The Grange, Rottingdean
2010 ‘ Art wave’, Pelham House, Lewes, East Sussex
2010 Restoration carving project, Fribourg, switzerland
2011 ‘Pallava Stone carving symposium’, Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, India
2011 ‘Patna sculpture symposium’, Patna, Bihar, India
2011 Restoration Project, Fribourg, Switzerland
2011 Studio exchange with the Res foundation at the city’s sculpture studio, Fribourg, Switzerland
2012 Royal Landscape Exhibition, Saville Gardens, Windsor England
2013 Pallava Symposium 2013, Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu (Organiser & Participant)
Mark Stonestreet
Director, Stanmer Stone Works Studio
Mail : mark@mdarts.co.uk
Tel : UK – 0044 1424 850940
www.stanmerstoneworks.co.uk
www.mstonestreet.com