Work samples

  • CHIEF HOLOGRAM
    CHIEF HOLOGRAM
    This is an actual hologram of one of my stone sculptures created at Ohio State University's Physics Laboratory in 2019. The piece is part of an installation which contrasts this 3D image (sculpted with light) with the original sculpture (carved from rock). The former created using lasers and specialized optical equipment; the latter with a hammer and chisels.
  • CRYING GODDESS
    CRYING GODDESS
    "CRYING GODDESS" Handcrafted soapstone sculpture - 2017. Woman with tear and flowing hair.
  • DONE FOR THE DAY
    DONE FOR THE DAY
    "DONE FOR THE DAY" Handcrafted limestone sculpture - 2017. A pair of shoes, laces untied.
  • FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
    FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
    "FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)" Handcarved marble sculpture - 2016. Two hands holding an ancient Latin book.

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About Alan

Baltimore County
I am a  Baltimore-based artist. Using classic materials, time-honored carving techniques, and simple tools,  I handcraft contemporary stone sculptures. 

I enjoy challenging the notion that stone carving belongs solely to past eras.  For instance, many people only associate marble sculpture with the untouchable artifacts, saintly statues, and somber monuments found in history museums, old churches, and ancient cemeteries.

I enjoy creating marble artworks that reflect more… more
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CHIEF (WITH HOLOGRAM)

Hardcarved soapstone sculpture - 2015. Holograms - 2017.

Carved head wearing headdress (with 3D rainbow holograms).

Stone obtained from local abandoned soapstone quarry (Maryland).

[H= 15", W=4", D=14"  approx 29 lbs].

Hologram produced at Ohio State Univ ( Artist-in-Residence award).

  • CHIEF (WITH HOLOGRAM)
    CHIEF (WITH HOLOGRAM)
    Sculpture with 3D hologram
  • CHIEF (WITH HOLOGRAM)
    CHIEF (WITH HOLOGRAM)
    sculpture (with hologram)
  • CHIEF
    CHIEF
  • CHIEF
    CHIEF
  • SELF PORTRAIT
    SELF PORTRAIT
  • CHIEF
    CHIEF
  • CHIEF HOLOGRAM
    CHIEF HOLOGRAM
    3D hologram (without sculpture)
  • CHIEF HOLOGRAM
    CHIEF HOLOGRAM
    hologram (without sculpture)
  • CHIEF HOLOGRAM
    CHIEF HOLOGRAM
    hologram (without sculpture)
  • CHIEF
    CHIEF
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    • FORGOTTEN SPACE

    Handcarved Brazilian soapstone - 2019

    Abstract "pyramid" shape with intersecting round holes.

    [H= 7", W=5", D=8", approx 5 lbs].

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    • FORGOTTEN SPACE
      FORGOTTEN SPACE
      Handcarved Brazilian soapstone.
    • FORGOTTEN SPACE
      FORGOTTEN SPACE
      Handcarved Brazilian soapstone.
    • FORGOTTEN SPACE
      FORGOTTEN SPACE
      Handcarved Brazilian soapstone.
    • FORGOTTEN SPACE
      FORGOTTEN SPACE
      Handcarved Brazilian soapstone.
    • FORGOTTEN SPACE
      FORGOTTEN SPACE
      Handcarved Brazilian soapstone
    • FORGOTTEN SPACE
      FORGOTTEN SPACE
      Handcarved Brazilian soapstone.
    • FORGOTTEN SPACE
      FORGOTTEN SPACE
      Handcarved Brazilian soapstone.
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    • ROCK GUITAR

    Handcrafted marble and soapstone sculpture - 2018.

    Electric guitar and amplifier.

    Note - Marble has naturally occurring black and brown inclusions.

    Stone obtained from Gawet Marble & Granite Inc. (Vermont) and Vermont Marble, Granite Slate and Soapstone (New York).

    [H= 37", W=12", D=12" approx 100 lbs].
    • ROCK GUITAR
      ROCK GUITAR
      Body and amplifier are white marble. Neck, knobs, handle and other features are black/grey soapstone.
    • ROCK GUITAR
      ROCK GUITAR
      Body and amplifier are white marble. Neck, knobs and other features are black/grey soapstone.
    • ROCK GUITAR
      ROCK GUITAR
      Body and amplifier are white marble. Neck, knobs and other features are black/grey soapstone.
    • ROCK GUITAR
      ROCK GUITAR
      Body and amplifier are white marble. Neck, knobs, handle and other features are black/grey soapstone.
    • ROCK GUITAR
      ROCK GUITAR
      Amplifier with metal handle (original version).
    • ROCK GUITAR
      ROCK GUITAR
      Body and amplifier are white marble. Neck, knobs, handle and other features are black/grey soapstone.
    • ROCK GUITAR
      ROCK GUITAR
      Body and amplifier are white marble. Neck, knobs, handle and other features are black/grey soapstone.
    • ROCK GUITAR
      ROCK GUITAR
    • ROCK GUITAR
      ROCK GUITAR
      Amplifier with stone handle (newest version).
    • ROCK GUITAR
      ROCK GUITAR
      Body and amplifier are white marble. Neck, knobs, handle and other features are black/grey soapstone.
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    • CRYING GODDESS

    Handcrafted soapstone sculpture - 2017.

    Crying goddess with flowing hair.

    South American soapstone obtained from Vermont Marble & Granite (Vermont).

    [H= 20", W=10", D=14" approx 59 lbs].
    • CRYING GODDESS
      CRYING GODDESS
      Handcrafted soapstone sculpture.
    • CRYING GODDESS
      CRYING GODDESS
      Handcrafted soapstone sculpture.
    • CRYING GODDESS
      CRYING GODDESS
      Handcrafted soapstone sculpture.
    • CRYING GODDESS
      CRYING GODDESS
      Handcrafted soapstone sculpture.
    • CRYING GODDESS
      CRYING GODDESS
      Handcrafted soapstone sculpture.
    • CRYING GODDESS
      CRYING GODDESS
      Handcrafted soapstone sculpture.
    • CRYING GODDESS.jpg
      CRYING GODDESS.jpg
      Handcrafted soapstone sculpture.
    • CRYING GODDESS2.jpg
      CRYING GODDESS2.jpg
      Handcrafted soapstone sculpture.
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    • DONE FOR THE DAY

    Handcrafted limestone sculpture - 2017.

    A pair of shoes, laces untied.

    Stone obtained from Baltimore salvage yard.

    [H= 8", W=12", D=12"  approx 48 lbs].

    • DONE FOR THE DAY
      DONE FOR THE DAY
      Handcrafted limestone sculpture.
    • DONE FOR THE DAY
      DONE FOR THE DAY
      Handcrafted limestone sculpture.
    • DONE FOR THE DAY
      DONE FOR THE DAY
      Handcrafted limestone sculpture.
    • DONE FOR THE DAY
      DONE FOR THE DAY
      Handcrafted limestone sculpture.
    • DONE FOR THE DAY
      DONE FOR THE DAY
      Handcrafted limestone sculpture.
    • DONE FOR THE DAY
      DONE FOR THE DAY
      Handcrafted limestone sculpture with model.
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    • FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)

    Handcarved marble sculpture - 2016.

    Two hands holding ancient Latin book, titled FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light).

    Stone obtained from Baltimore salvage yard (source unknown).

    [H= 11", W=6", D=13"  approx 52 lbs].
    • FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      Handcarved marble sculpture.
    • FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      Handcarved marble sculpture.
    • FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      Handcarved marble sculpture.
    • FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      Handcarved marble sculpture.
    • FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      Handcarved marble sculpture.
    • FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      Handcarved marble sculpture.
    • FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      Handcarved marble sculpture.
    • FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      Handcarved marble sculpture.
    • FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      Handcarved marble sculpture (pictured with Alan Rhody).
    • FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light)
      Award for FIAT LUX (Let There Be Light). 2017.
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    • BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH

    Handcrafted marble sculpture - 2018 (revised version).

    Woman with flowing hair soaking in bathtub filled with bubbles.

    Note - Stone has naturally occurring black and brown inclusions. 

    Stone obtained from Gawet Marble & Granite Inc. (Vermont).

    [H= 6", W=7", D=24" approx 58 lbs].
    • BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      Handcrafted marble sculpture.
    • BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      Handcrafted marble sculpture.
    • BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      Handcrafted marble sculpture.
    • BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      Handcrafted marble sculpture.
    • BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      Handcrafted marble sculpture.
    • BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      Handcrafted marble sculpture.
    • BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      Handcrafted marble sculpture.
    • BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      Handcrafted marble sculpture.
    • BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      Handcrafted marble sculpture.
    • BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      BETTY IN THE BUBBLE BATH
      Handcrafted marble sculpture.
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    • FIRST KISS

    Handcarved marble sculpture - 2016.

    Girl puckering up for first kiss.

    Note - Stone has naturally occurring black and brown inclusions.

    Stone obtained from Gawet Marble & Granite Inc. (Vermont).

    [H= 7", W=4", D=5"  approx 8 lbs].
    • FIRST KISS
      FIRST KISS
      Handcarved marble sculpture.
    • FIRST KISS
      FIRST KISS
      Handcarved marble sculpture.
    • FIRST KISS
      FIRST KISS
      Handcarved marble sculpture.
    • FIRST KISS
      FIRST KISS
      Handcarved marble sculpture.
    • FIRST KISS
      FIRST KISS
    • FIRST KISS
      FIRST KISS
      Handcarved marble sculpture.
    • FIRST KISS
      FIRST KISS
      Handcarved marble sculpture.
    • FIRST KISS
      FIRST KISS
      Handcarved marble sculpture.
    • FIRST KISS
      FIRST KISS
      Handcarved marble sculpture.
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    • MR MUSTACHE'S NIGHT ON THE TOWN

    Handcrafted marble sculpture - 2016.

    Note: Stone has naturally occurring black and brown inclusions.

    Stone obtained from Gawet Marble & Granite Inc. (Vermont).

    [H= 18", W=9", D=9" approx 90 lbs].
    • MR MUSTACHE'S NIGHT ON THE TOWN
      MR MUSTACHE'S NIGHT ON THE TOWN
      Handcrafted marble sculpture.
    • MR MUSTACHE'S NIGHT ON THE TOWN
      MR MUSTACHE'S NIGHT ON THE TOWN
      Handcrafted marble sculpture
    • MR MUSTACHE'S NIGHT ON THE TOWN
      MR MUSTACHE'S NIGHT ON THE TOWN
      Handcrafted marble sculpture.
    • MR MUSTACHE'S NIGHT ON THE TOWN
      MR MUSTACHE'S NIGHT ON THE TOWN
      Handcrafted marble sculpture.
    • MR MUSTACHE'S NIGHT ON THE TOWN
      MR MUSTACHE'S NIGHT ON THE TOWN
      Handcrafted marble sculpture.
    • MR MUSTACHE (IN PROGRESS)
      MR MUSTACHE (IN PROGRESS)
      carving in progress
    • MR MUSTACHE (IN PROGRESS)
      MR MUSTACHE (IN PROGRESS)
      carving in progress
    • MR MUSTACHE (IN PROGRESS)
      MR MUSTACHE (IN PROGRESS)
      Early stages of production
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    • ALBASTER & SOAPSTONE CARVINGS

    Handcarved alabaster and soapstone carvings - 2014 thru 2018.

    Artworks:  AMERICAN SHISHI - TEMPLE GUARDIAN, VILLAGER, HALF MAN / HALF BEAST, CURIOUS FISH, THREE FISH.
    • AMERICAN SHISHI - TEMPLE GUARDIAN
      AMERICAN SHISHI - TEMPLE GUARDIAN
      Brazillian Soapstone - 2018. Fantasy creature with horns and tail. South American soapstone sold by Vermont Marble & Granite. [H= 8", W=18", D=12", approx 35 lbs].
    • AMERICAN SHISHI - TEMPLE GUARDIAN
      AMERICAN SHISHI - TEMPLE GUARDIAN
      Brazillian Soapstone - 2018. Fantasy creature with horns and tail. South American soapstone sold by Vermont Marble & Granite. [H= 8", W=18", D=12", approx 35 lbs].
    • AMERICAN SHISHI - TEMPLE GUARDIAN
      AMERICAN SHISHI - TEMPLE GUARDIAN
      Brazillian Soapstone - 2018. Fantasy creature with horns and tail. South American soapstone sold by Vermont Marble & Granite. [H= 8", W=18", D=12", approx 35 lbs].
    • AMERICAN SHISHI - TEMPLE GUARDIAN
      AMERICAN SHISHI - TEMPLE GUARDIAN
      Brazillian Soapstone - 2018. Fantasy creature with horns and tail. South American soapstone sold by Vermont Marble & Granite. [H= 8", W=18", D=12", approx 35 lbs].
    • VILLAGER
      VILLAGER
      Alabaster - 2015. Stone obtained from Alpine Gems quarries (Utah). [H= 10", W=7", D=5", approx 15 lbs]
    • VILLAGER
      VILLAGER
    • HALF MAN / HALF BEAST
      HALF MAN / HALF BEAST
    • HALF MAN / HALF BEAST
      HALF MAN / HALF BEAST
      Soapstone - 2014 Stone obtained from local abandoned soapstone quarry (Maryland). [H= 8", W=5", D=5", approx 8 lbs with wood base]
    • CURIOUS FISH
      CURIOUS FISH
    • TSUNAMI
      TSUNAMI
      Handcrafted alabaster sculpture - 2017. Breaking wave. [H= 9", W=9", D=9" approx 18 lbs].
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