Carolina Sculpture Studio: Floral

Floral

	*Floral Sampler* Niche 0'-10" x 1'-6", 0'-1 ½" deep Elberton Gray Granite Die 3'-6" x 0'-8" x 2'-0" Overall Produced For Elberton Granite Association Elberton, GA In Conjunction with Walker Granite Company, Inc. Elberton, GA
	*Sculptor's Comments/Job Details* "This stone was produced for fellow industry professionals to demonstrate the type of service and level of product quality available to customers and professional agents. High quality hand carved floral work is exceedingly rare in the current market, but maintains a universal appeal unaffected by religious belief or regional trends/preferences. "Carolina Sculpture Studio was given full discretion to design and produce this carving on a standard granite die for Elberton's First Annual Granite Festival. Utilizing design techniques prevalent in late 17th century England and floral motifs traditional to the memorial industry, an early-season perennial grouping was situated within a bud-shaped niche. Beauty, new beginnings, the strength to endure and the confidence of perpetuation are all represented in a concise presentation.
"Often overlooked in novel contemporary efforts are the subtle techniques of traditional craftsmanship. These techniques offer the potential of a project that communicates across generations. Obvious or subtle, these efforts cross the barriers of language & generation. Sculpture is an exclusive product better presented by example than simple description or pictures. This job can now be easily customized to suit an individual's specific needs. Maintaining such an example within a monument display lot is an excellent method of demonstrating an exclusive level of products and services."

The shape of this niche creates the illusion of height on this relatively short die, simultaneously maximizing the amount of space to the left and right of the carving. A shape-carved flourish could be easily added to each side, possibly simulating an overall Fleur-de-Lis motif, with names and dates displayed on a separate base. Alternately, panels could be developed on left and right, with approximate dimensions of 1'-0" wide x 1'-6" tall. The versatility offered by this job makes it an ideal choice for a dealer display of monumental and memorial offerings.

Carolina Sculpture Studio
193 Twin Creek Drive Boiling Springs, South Carolina 29316-5467 USA
(864) 814-6418 Phone/FAX email: cbbutton@bellsouth.net