Exhibitor Profile: The Spirit of Stone

19 January 2011

Sydney based importer Stone of Shona is bringing a unique offer to the world of décor, thanks to its links with the master craftsmen of Zimbabwe.

Specialising in world class, contemporary stone sculptures from Zimbabwe, the company places unique works of art with designers, decorators and individuals seeking the distinctive quality of stone combined with the spirit of Africa, says director Trevor McGuire. He adds that the brand's price structure reflects its attainable positioning.

"We guarantee that our Shona stone sculptures offer the best value for money and quality in the world for collector quality Shona sculptural works of art."

Complementing most modern décor and suitable for indoor or outdoor use, each sculpture is an original, authentic work of art. Every piece is hand carved from a single piece of stone in the Shona tradition, sometimes over many months. The individual pieces are carved from hard stone including Springstone, Cobalt, and Fruit Serpentine, with styles varying widely across depictions of animals, the human form, still lives or abstract pieces.

With a long tradition of sculpting dating back 2000 years, the traditions and rituals of the Shona masters of Zimbabwe have experienced a renaissance over the last half century. Each artist works with the stone from the time it is quarried to interpret or reveal its spiritual nature. Only then can the artistic journey begin, with the master chiselling the stone by hand to a point where the piece can be sanded, heated by fire and coated in bees wax to bring out the natural colour and texture of the stone.

"Our passion is stone and we have been collecting Shona stone art for over 20 years. Our experience from living and working in Southern Africa has given us a unique understanding and appreciation of the Shona culture."

Stone of Shona will be a key exhibitor at Decoration + Design, from 2 - 4 February at Sydney Exhibition Centre.

www.stoneofshona.com.au

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