Meet the team
We create Oamaru limestone sculptures of all sizes for every occasion and purpose. We also design unique and personalised memorials and headstones. Our sculptures are handled with respect, care and with a deep understanding of what the clients vision is to ensure the essence of what they imagine comes through.
Brett
Lead Stone Carving Artist and Sculptor
Christine
Manager and Sculptor
How we work
Our initial contact with clients can be through our website, Facebook, phone, or in-person visits to our studio.
When considering a sculpture, clients may choose from our existing creations (each piece is unique), bring a design they have seen elsewhere, or request a custom design tailored to their specific needs and occasion. At this stage, clients often seek a price estimate, which depends on the size and complexity of the design. Additionally, we can assist with organizing and pricing other services, such as plaques for headstones and freight, including international.
Who we are
Based in Wellington, we are a successful husband and wife team with two children, living at Ōtaki Beach. Brett has been stone carving since 2005 and has worked full-time from his home studio since 2013.
Brett’s whakapapa is linked to Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, and Ngāi Tahu. His inspiration comes from the natural world and his Maori heritage, incorporating traditional or stylised Maori designs into his sculptures and stone carvings.
Christine joins Brett in the studio two days a week (and more if possible) to assist with his projects or create her own sculptures. She also manages the business, allowing Brett to focus on his stone creations.
Christine’s support has blossomed into her becoming a successful carver in her own right. They often joke about her being the first to sell overseas.
What we believe
Brett reflects on the comments and feedback and believes he was:
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meant to do this
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meant to meet that whanau and create a memorial that embodies the wairua of their loved one
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meant to provide that artwork that provokes thoughts and feelings as you contemplate it
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meant to tell you that story in stone
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meant to do this alongside his wife, who encourages, supports, and guides him
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meant to bring pleasure through sculpture.