About me

I’ve always been fascinated by rocks—their geology and inherent natural beauty and strength. My journey as a sculptor began in 2018 when I casually joined a stone sculpting social event through work. As the workshop progressed, I found myself so engrossed that I lost track of time. That experience was the spark, prompting me to buy my first hammer and chisel the following week. I also bought my first stone, a small piece of serpentine opal stone, of which I created the "Book of freedom" (See: Gallery).

Initially, I worked with a make-shift mobile atelier in my garden. Over time, my need for a creative space caused the plans for a new garden shed to expand: from a little woodshed to a garden house and a dedicated studio. I sculpted primarily at home and studied the human anatomy independently. I've also taken lessons from Dutch artists: Ingrid Rekers and Pepijn van den Nieuwendijk. 

Stone is my preferred medium, either Gala, Alabaster, or Serpentine. I use both electric tools and the classic hammer and chisel, as well as other hand tools. Working with stone is for me a deliberate, meditative process that slows down time, and is a source of calmness and fulfillment.

Beyond stone, I explore figurative ceramics using clay. This forgiving material allows intricate work and serves as a rapid creative outlet. Clay also allows me to experiment with colors and glazes, and model ideas otherwise not possible with stone.

My biggest inspirations are classical art, literature and the people in my life. I meticulously select each element in my sculptures to enhance the overall theme.  I most often create figurative sculptures, as I aim to recreate life as I see it: the human experience. My style leans toward Romantic Realism - life as it should be or ought to be.

- Andrea Aamodt