Artist Statement :

"Art is a bridge to the spirit. My sculptural work exists so that others can use it as a bridge to share my feelings and to explore the depths of human tenderness, strength and fragility.

The aim of my work has been to develop expressive forms that create the need to touch. Our sense of sight is closely associated with our sense of touch. To combine both successfully doubles the pleasure of a work.

My method is to carve directly into stone, wood and clay. I like my pieces to retain their character so that they are still recognizable as pieces of stone or wood."

... Mardi Kearney   

   Recent Work :

Mardi's latest commission was for the Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Rockhampton, Queensland. Click here to see the photos.

Recently I began to explore the joys of carving wood. Wood is a very different medium to stone. I have found that stone seems to comply with my wishes but wood has a mind of its own and needs