Sebastian McIntyre
Sculpture

Artist statement


Home• Current work • Sculpture by the Sea • Colorado marble
Public art • Early work • Artist statement • Download CV
Landscape design


Since attending a MARBLE/marble symposium in Colorado during 1997 I have had a continuing passion for carving. Primarily I work using pneumatic tools,refining detail and surface by hand. Abstract vessel forms are an important part of my visual language. These forms are often derived from a fascination with the natural environment.

I work intuitively, responding to the essential qualities of material. The use of steel, rubber and blown glass is an important part of my artistic practice, often providing the opportunity to collaborate with other artists.Utilising stone as the basis for mixed media work gives air to the expression of a contemporary visual language, thus helping to liberate stone from some of its historic and cultural baggage.

Since immigrating to the United states I have been employed in stone fabrication and restoration. This has inevitably influenced my sculptural output, bringing me into contact with new stones and the process of construction as opposed to reduction of form. I am excited by the direction this is taking my ideas, as it affords great opportunity to expand the sculptural language of stone.

Sebastian McIntyre
San Francisco
February 2003 .

Download curriculum vitae of Sebastian McIntyre (PDF,155Kb)
Email Sebastian at seb@dustyboy.com