jon whitbread
Brixton
I work with native limestone, sandstone and slate. As a trained architectural carver and stonemason my pieces are geometrical, tightly controlled, highly finished, heavy and tactile. I am in control of the stone but the material is central to the effect. I am interested in suggesting the movement of unmovable stone in the mind of the viewer and attempting to create landscapes and narratives in a medium not usually associated with these. My influences lay mostly in myth, psychology and literature.
I am currently studying Fine Art (sculpture) MA at the OCA.
Education
- 1984-1987 History BA Hons Universtity of North London
- 1996-1999 City and Guilds School of Art Architectural Carving including drawing, lettercutting and sculpture
- 1999-2000 Lambeth Building College Stonemasonry
Professional Experience
- 1999 curated and exhibited in Exhibition of Contemporary Stone Carvers, Camberwell Art Gallery
- Exhibited work at Piano Nobile, Holland Park, Highgate Fine Art and The Richmond Hill Gallery
- Private Sculptural Commissions
- Bonhams Urban Art auction 2012
- Foreman in charge of St Pancras Restoration Project, East Elevation
Examples of Work
- Lion head vases for Cliveden Conservation
- Coat of Arms in alabaster for James Salisbury
- crocket and trefleur finials for the Courts of Justice, London
- Dolphin carvings for Kensington Gardens
- Public Art brick carving, Forest Hill
- Carvings for Brighton Pavilion
- gargoyles, capitals, masonry, quatrefoil panels and foliage carvings for St Pancras Station
Current
- Tutor in Stonemasonry, carving and sculpture at The Building Crafts College, London
- Private commissions
Become a member
We support our members with: insurance, networks, space, opportunities, R&D awards, profiling, advice and mentoring.
Become a member