In the autumn of 2020, we completed the Cosmic Egg. The concept of this special project came from a vision that my partner Zach Johnson, artist, and stonemason, had years ago. Through good fortune, the vision came to life – in a beautiful location with the ideal client. An Underground Meditation Chamber The Egg [...]
A few days ago I learned of a dear friend’s passing. The waves of disbelief have been rolling over me accompanied by the soft freedom of her spirit and the hard knot of grief in my heart. Death always brings perspective to the ordinary. The sweetness of the spring wind wakes me up to the [...]
When I speak of listening in this context, I am referring to the act which brings you to the present moment, the awareness which allows the stone to simply be, and the understanding that your role as stone-worker is one of a facilitator. Listening and Stonework This type of listening relies on all of your [...]
It is in the stillness of our being, with stone as teacher we access the grandest version of ourselves. If we desire to create something pure, we must not be distracted nor have our minds wander. We must find the harmonious balance of meditation and creation. For us as stonemasons, this state of being is [...]
