Charles Welles

I carve stone. This is a medium that is part of an ancient tradition going back to the Greeks and continuing through Michelangelo into the Renaissance. Though I often use modern tools, such as pneumatic air hammers and diamond saws, most of the carving techniques remain largely the same. Each piece is one of a kind, often carved with chisels over hundreds of hours, and hand-sanded and polished.

My works are in a variety of styles. They often embody a sense of irony or ambiguity. The weight and massiveness of the stone contrasts with the smoothness and apparent lightness of the sculptures. The nature of the medium - stone - is handled in ways often contrary to those qualities usually associated with it.

"Fire"
Tennessee Pink marble
22" x 16" x 17"


Email
cwelles@epix.net

Website
www.charleswelles.com

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