Red Rose 2

Red Rose is my attempt to capture the singular beauty and character of an elegant flower. Its red petals unfold around a warm-coloured centre, their sweeping curves and irregular edges giving the bloom a sense of openness and movement.
Carved from Utah alabaster, the petals carry natural variations in colour that lend each surface its own character. Their folds catch the light differently, revealing the depth and detail of the flower as the viewer moves around it. Green soapstone foliage creates the stem and leaves.
I wanted to preserve the grace of the flower and the delicate relationship between its petals, leaves, and stem. Through these contrasting materials, Rose gives a fleeting moment in the garden a lasting presence in stone.