Hard Conversations
Exhibition
Exhibition: Hard Conversations
AOK
Brazilian Soapstone Sculpture The softness of this stone, formed and polished by hand, is a study in natural lines and the grace of healing and revival. 3D form in light brown. Satin polished. Measures 4 ½” x 5 ½” x 4 ½” $575
Cling
Cappuccino Alabaster Stone Sculpture An abstract vision of the emergence of a primitive nuclear family – in this seldom seen and richly marked type of Alabaster. Measures 9” x 15” x 8” $2200.00
Orphan
Brazilian Soapstone Sculpture Sculpted with only hand tools and polished by hand. Satin lustre finish in warm “tawny” browns. An expression of hollowness and singularity – with a new germination rising. Measures 9 ¼” x 9 ½” x 8” $975
Reunion
B.C. Serpentine Stone Sculpture A 3-dimensional “winged” reunion of two souls – noting the ragged, rough edges of their departure. Created with hand tools only and polished lovingly by hand to a satin shine. A personal expression of the united spirits of loved ones passed. Soft blues and earthy iron browns – earth and sky. Measures 15 ½” x 10” x 9 ½”. $1800
Shona Slumber
Zimbabwean Serpentine Stone Sculpture A classical representation of a Shona woman at peace. She is my homage to the skill and love for sculpture in Zimbabwean stone artists. Measures 11 ½” x 10” x 9” NFS
Stages
Brazilian Serpentine Stone Sculpture Sculpted and polished by hand. Deep and medium greens with “trout speckles”. The form is open to other interpretations, but mine is the power of a single cell. Measures 15” x 5 ½” x 6 ½” $1175
Surfacing
Brazilian Soapstone Sculpture A moving form, passing through turbulence. Hand sculpted and polished. Measures 4” x 6” x 2 ¾” $575.00
The Canopy
Brazilian Soapstone Sculpture In soft greens, this sloping form is sculpted and polished with hand tools only. Abstracted view of a vineyard canopy. Measures 13” x 8” x 6 ½” $975
Wedged
Brazilian Soapstone Sculpture The shape portrays the edges in us and a maturity toward softness. Hand sculpted and polished. Measures 5” x 8” x 6” $575.00
Dendritic Opal & Grizzly Agate
Rincon & Laguna Crazy Lace
Turquoise & Amazonite
Exhibition Opening
Hard Conversations by Diane Roberts
Exhibition Opening
Hard Conversations by Diane Roberts
Exhibition Opening
Hard Conversations by Diane Roberts
Exhibition Opening
Hard Conversations by Diane Roberts
Exhibition Opening
Hard Conversations by Diane Roberts
Exhibition Opening
Hard Conversations by Diane Roberts
Exhibition Opening
Hard Conversations by Diane Roberts
Exhibition Opening
Hard Conversations by Diane Roberts
Exhibition Opening
Hard Conversations by Diane Roberts
Exhibition Opening
Hard Conversations by Diane Roberts
Exhibition Opening
Hard Conversations by Diane Roberts
Exhibition Opening
Hard Conversations by Diane Roberts
Exhibition Opening
Hard Conversations by Diane Roberts
“If you wish to purchase one of Diane’s pieces from the Hard Conversations” Exhibition please contact the Centre by email at ingersollcreativearts@gmail.com
About the Artist
Diane Roberts
Artist Biography
Diane Roberts is a Woodstock artist working in Stone Sculpture and the Lapidary Arts.
My biography, as it relates to my art, began at an art festival many years ago. I happened upon some children one day, each sitting on tiny chairs and taking a lesson from a very patient stone carver. I was entranced by them. They worked and laughed together and only when they “felt” they were finished with their piece, did they decide “what it was”.
I loved that! The creative freedom of it! An instinct driven expression of their unique creativity.
Inspired, I set out to find, for myself, what those kids naturally had – my own intuitive form of expression … and creative joy.
Stones have always been a passion. Stone sculpting led me into Lapidary based jewellery art … and more “pretty rocks”.
My work strives to be abstract … but only when the stones are agreeable.”
Diane Roberts 2022
“ A pebble in the brook secretly thinks itself a precious stone”
Japanese proverb
Artist’s Statement
Stone sculpting, at least for me, is a joyful, frustrating personal challenge; a meditation and, at times, an emotional expression.
I am self-taught and sculpt in a “direct carving method “- using only hand tools to date.
A chisel, a hammer, and a few stone rasps followed by endless reems of sandpaper. Direct carving is a spontaneous method that is done without a preconceived design.
This spontaneity can feel a bit like a conversation as the stone and I search for a pleasing and meaningful result.
Having only “scratched the surface” of this ancient creative experience, I feel freedom in the “not knowing” where a piece might go.
It’s always a surprise and often…. A Hard Conversation.
Diane Roberts-Sculptor
2022
The ICAC would like to thank Harold Matthews for Sponsoring our “Hard Conversations” Exhibition
