"Father Nature" by Don Lawler

This is a giant stone head that was carved from a single block of Indiana Limestone. It weighs between 5,000 and 6,000 lbs. and measures 49" high x 46"front-to-back x 36" side-to-side.

This sculpture was inspired by the monolithic Olmec heads in Mesoamerica. This head has a specific identity of "Father Nature" and he has a worried look on his face.

Here, he rises from the ground, taking form from the earth and roots of trees.  He is intended to have vines planted with him, so that he is wrapped in foliage - like the Strangler Figs that have encapsulated stone sculptures in Burma.

It sells for $14,000.00 FOB the studio in Stephensport, Kentucky. The artist will assist in the logistics of delivery and installation. This is a very large piece that will endure extremes of weather and human contact for generations, just like the ancient Olmec heads that are thousands of years old.

Stone Trough by Don Lawler

This week, I was asked if I would consider doing a stone trough. I looked at pictures of various examples on the internet that were in the UK. This is what I came up with.

It came out just a little bigger than intended. The overall dimensions are 39" long x 22" wide x 12" high. There are six 1/2" drain holes in the bottom. It is carved from a single block of Indiana Limestone and weighs about 350 lbs. SOLD!!!

This is the other side of the trough.

This is a detail shot of the wild chisel pattern that covers the outside of the trough. I had too much fun with this one.

I pinned "Minerva" to a stone base. All of her information is featured in last week's posting (below).

This is the side view which shows that the back of the piece was ground flat and polished.

"Watcher of the Sky", "Minerva", "VA Leaf" & "Bluestone Bubbler" by Don Lawler

This sculpture is entitled "Watcher of the Sky". The title was inspired by Arthur C. Clarkes novel "Childhood's End". It shows a Maya priest in an elaborate headdress looking up at the stars. Don and Meg have become fascinated with the degree of accuracy in astronomical knowledge that the ancient Maya possessed - much in advance of the European theories on astronomy at the same time period.

The sculpture is carved from Indiana Limestone, measuring 28" long x 9" wide x 8" thick and weighing approximately 50 lbs. It was finished on March 29, 2010. !!!SOLD!!!

This sculpture is entitled "Minerva", and it shows the goddess in a helmet with the stylized beak and eyes of a bird of prey. It is carved from a single piece of Indiana Limestone, and finished on April 2, 2010. It measures 16" high x 10" wide x 8" thick (the face is lifesize) and weighs approximately 25 lbs.  !!!SOLD!!!.

This stylized vessel of a leaf was carved from a piece of Virginia Steatite (soapstone). It was finished on Sept. 8, 2009, measures 16" long x 11" wide x 3" thick and weighs approximately 15 lbs. SOLD!!!

This stylized fountain bubbler of a seed form is carved from Pennsylvania Bluestone. It was finished on Sept. 9, 2009, measures 12" wide x 11" high x 5" thick and weighs approximately 25 lbs. SOLD!!!

"NEXUS" by Don Lawler

This sculpture by Don Lawler is entitled "Nexus". It represents a community of individuals who are brought together by like-minded interest. The intertwining forms symbolize the energy that the individuals bring to the gathering.

It was completed in March, 2010. However, progress occurred in furious bursts, that were spread out, over a 2 year period. Work on this piece always seemed to occur in bitter, windy, sub-freezing weather. Finishing this sculpture has left a contrasting set of emotions with the artist - a mixture of elation and a memory of pain.

It is carved from Indiana Limestone with the signature style of spiralling chisel textures and polished surfaces.

It measures 73" high by 36" by 36" and weighs approximately 3,000 lbs. SOLD!!!!

"EMBRACE" by Don Lawler

This sculpture by Don Lawler is entitled "Embrace". It represents the contrast between Civilization and the untamed forces of Nature.

It was carved from Indiana Limestone in 2009. It measures 71" high by 39" by 39" and weighs approximately 3,000 lbs. The sculpture has a spiralling chisel texture on the intertwining forms that contrast with the polished geometric shapes. It has a base with a polished top and a rustic, natural finish on the sides (rock-pitched). !!!SOLD!!!

"RIPPLES" by Don Lawler

This piece is undergoing a transformation. I will post pictures of the revisions soon.

This functional sculpture (seating) by Don Lawler was carved from a 2,500 lb. piece of Indiana Limestone. It was completed in March 2011 and measures 56" wide by 27" deep by 24" high.
It was created from a stone that had the composition of a natural outcropping. The surface was then covered with circular glyphs.

This was a very enjoyable piece for the artist to create. The forms are varied in their creative eccentricity.

The title is derived from the concept of how different people who touch our lives, leave their effect - like ripples on a pond.

The sculpture offers a wide range of visual and tactile details to discover. It retails for $5,000.00

"POD of SUN SEEDS" by Don Lawler

This is a monumental stone sculpture entitled "Pod of Sun Seeds". This is where all of Tomorrows come from.

This sculpture measures 81" high by 39" wide by 33" deep and weighs approximately 3,000 lbs. It is carved from Indiana Limestone with inlays of Brazilian White Marble.  !!!SOLD!!!

This side view shows the pinnacle shape of the natural form, which was split open lengthwise to reveal the inside shapes.

This sculpture has a variety of textures and marks. You can see the quarry drill marks along with the natural surfaces. These contrast nicely with the sawed and polished front surface, the spiralled texture of the intertwining forms and the stippled surface of the marble. This piece offers a tactile experience as well as creating a major focal point for any garden or civic site.