British Artist Oliver Cook works in alabaster to create minimal vases, vessels and sculptures. Following self-taught processes and techniques that have developed organically over time, Cook employs traditional carving techniques to create sculptural and functional works.
“I explore the translucency of stone, light and movement. Using everyday objects as a starting point, such as wicker baskets. Alabaster pieces that people can interact with, that challenge the assumption that sculptures must be static."
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Cook had been creating wooden furniture for a long time before working with stone. It was after a trip to Kettle’s yard in 2019, where he was struck by an exhibition on stoneware that prompted him to learn stone carving. He employs traditional carving techniques and skills learned through woodwork.
Each piece is carved from a single block of white Italian alabaster. His creative process always starts with the concept. Each piece is individual. The design is sketched out and dimensions are then drawn onto the block of stone.
“This new body of work for Flow Gallery comprises of white translucent alabaster and dark Kilkenny limestone. A monochrome collection contrasting against one another, focusing solely on form, tactility and light.
The collection is made up of forms that sit somewhere between vases, baskets and sculptures. Some pieces were made as pairs, intended to be each other’s negative image. Others continue my investigation between light and alabaster and explore the translucency of the material."
