The Artists – About us
A Touch of Stone is a network of skilled craftsmen and devoted artists to guarantee well made, well presented and ethically sound pieces of artwork. You will find everything you need in-house; a good understanding of cultures, strong connections to the art scene and empathy for the people we are serving. . The artwork you receive is one of a kind in its beauty – it is produced by putting a variety of media and everybody’s individual strengths and your interaction together.
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We ensure that the artwork you receive is one of a kind in its beauty. We do this by putting a variety of media and everybody’s individual strengths together with your interaction to produce your work.
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We ensure that the artwork you receive is one of a kind in its beauty. We do this by putting a variety of media and everybody’s individual strengths together with your interaction to produce your work.
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Most of our methods and experience come directly from Europe, where our master stonemasons are trained in generations-old techniques as well as contemporary methods of working stone. The title of a master stonemason can only be granted by the Guild of Stonemasons whose roots go back to the middle ages and the men who built the great cathedrals of Europe.
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 Sculpting a woman in a korowai |
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 Running the pneumaic chissel |
To receive the title of master stonemason, one must:
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– Apprentice for at least three years under a master stonemason
– Pass a series of technical exams, including knowledge of architecture, engineering and geology
– Create a hand-chiselled sculpture showing a range of techniques and necessary expertise in fine stone carving
– Practice as a journeyman for 3 years studying areas such as the chemistry of stone, sculpture and technical building specifications.
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 Lifting a natural boulder out of the river |
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 Polishing work |
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 Milling of an Amphibolite |
We guarantee expert craftsmanship in all we do and take pride in providing the highest quality of service and work.
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Update: Susanne Rauth has left the company in 2019. She has started her own business since then.
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2018 ATOS Hawkes Bay – Hastings, Napier, Waipukurau
