Jingshi Rock Introduction
The white marble forms a matrix-like window that resembles the character "回" wrapped in satin. The rigidity of the stone and the softness of the lines engage in an endless spiral, akin to the cycle of life and death in nature. As the gaze shifts, the rectangular shape transforms into a triangle, disappearing and reappearing, creating a viewing window sculpted into space. Through this window, the scenery and meaning behind the sculpture integrate with the work, interlocking in a continuous cycle, presenting an infinite landscape! **Creator Introduction** **Author:** Karen Van Oman **Personal Experience:** 2011 Norway 2011 Oslo Sculpture Park 2011 Germany 10th Jahre Bildhauer Creative Camp 2011 BenQ International Sculpture Creative Camp **Creative Journey:** Pietrasanta is a small town located in the province of Lucca at the edge of Tuscany, situated at the foot of the Apuan Alps, just a few kilometers from Carrara. It is known as Italy's "Little Athens" because artists from around the world have come here for centuries to create their stone or bronze sculptures. Since the 15th century, Pietrasanta has been famous for its marble, and the tradition of excellent stone masons continues here, along with a wealth of high-quality bronze suitable for artistic creation. Even now, sculptors visit Pietrasanta to rent a place in workshops for long-term or short-term projects. However, contemporary artists use precision computer tools as their creative instruments, and the traditional scenes of chiseling with hammers and gouges are no longer seen. This small town has always held significant importance for my work; the knowledge of the craftsmen, the countless types of stone, and the stone carving tradition closely intertwined with the lives of the local people serve as sources of inspiration for me. This world is made of stone, and my favorite among them is granite. Granite itself is formed from magma; the flowing material is a mixture of molten rock beneath the surface. As the magma cools slowly under constant pressure, it evolves into crystals from different minerals, which give the stone its colors—that is why granite comes in an array of colors. These stones have been formed deep beneath the earth’s crust thousands of years ago.
