Sam Re

As a young adult Samuel Re delighted in whittling wood.
Gnarled twigs and sticks, picked up whilst bush walking were transformed into a wondrous assortment of tiny animals and abstract shapes.

Not once did he consider that his adolescent hobby would one day forge an artistic career.

The branches and undergrowth have given way to giant sandstone blocks acquired predominately from the Central Coast and Hunter regions of NSW.

Inspiration for this collection is twofold.
Plant and animal life that surround Sam in the everyday setting of his studio in the Hunter Valley and his keen interest in the synergy and balance of stone, wood and water that is one of the corner stones' of Japanese culture.

"Sandstone is a beautiful stone to work with" says Sam.
"It's relatively soft, which makes it easy to carve, and is striking to view and feel.

As far as our National history is concerned, sandstone is an integral part of who we are".

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