Hamish Holman

Growing up on a working farm on rural Dartmoor has been the backbone behind my magnetism towards stone and its permanence within the landscape. As a sculptor and stonemason back living and working on Dartmoor, the practise of shaping limestone, marble and granite is an important meditative process for me. I predominantly make abstract geometric sculpture.
Looking through stone has always been an aspiration, as the core is rarely seen in a sculpture, and this has become a key subject in my work. Coming from a background in DJing for many years, listening to music is fundamental to allow me to access my imagination and become open to express myself through carving.
Studying geology, music and fine art, with a deep-rooted curiosity in natural wonders, my work has many links to geometry, and the diversity of natural forms. Symmetry, balance and fragility are distinct themes in my work, as I continue to explore and experiment with range of vibrant and varied stone types. While carving, decisions and actions are constantly evolving while exploring and pushing the stones possibilities and limits.
My work is best viewed from all directions and presents diverse qualities from different angles. Allowing the viewer to see how the sculpture ap...

Hamish Holman
Devon, UK – 07543831745
hamish.holman@gmail.com
LINKS
www.hamishholman.com
www.instagram.com/hamishholman_sculpture
PROFILE
A creative and forward-thinking stone sculptor and senior stonemason with extensive industry experience and a proven ability to deliver projects and commissions within deadlines for clients worldwide. Confident managing a demanding workload whilst maintaining quality and detail of finished work. Communicates effectively with colleagues and clients alike and enjoys sharing expertise with others to help them learn and progress.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Stone sculptor, Devon
December 2021 — Present
Practising artist and sculptor specialising in stone
Stonemason, Devon
August 2013 — Present
Completing a diverse range of stone-masonry and construction projects, specialising in the sensitive repair of historic buildings, bespoke stonework projects and stone related landscape design
Artist Assistant at Julia Condon, Cornwall
August 2017 — August 2021
Produced concrete sculptures to enable creation of glass and concrete lighting artworks, working alongside the artist
Artist and Sales Manager at Jon Fathom - Stone Art Gallery, Whistler, Canada
August 2011 — August 2012
EDUCATION
Fine Art - Sculpture, Br...

EXHIBITIONS
Stone Carving Demonstration and Exhibitor, Devon County Show, Exeter
June 2022
Delamore Arts, Devon,
Exhibited six stone sculptures for their annual exhibition
May 2023
Stone Lane Gardens, Devon
Exhibiting one stone sculpture for an annual summer exhibition
June 2023
Bishops Palace, Wells
“Good Vibrations” for South West Sculptors exhibition
July 2023
2024
Gallery Eight, Duke street, London
Part of a group exhibition “Imagine”.
January 2024
Botanical Gardens, Bristol University
Part of a group exhibition
March 2024
Sculpture by the Lakes, Dorset
Part of “Form” exhibition
April – June 2024
Moncrieff~Bray Gallery, Sussex
Part of a group Exhibition
May – June 2024
Delamore Arts, Devon
Part of a large group exhibition
May -June 2024

Stonelane Gardens, Devon
Part of a group Exhibition
May -Sept 2024
Sculpture at Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire
Part of a group exhibition
July 2024