The Wings Of Stone Collection
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Discover the ‘Wings of Stone Collection’
Jack Stobart has carved stone birds since the beginning of his sculpting career in 2018, creating a wide variety of New Zealand's native species in dense serpentines, marbles, granites and other semi-precious stones. The Wings of Stone collection was born from a deep love of New Zealand's birdlife and a desire to give something back — a portion of every sale is donated to bird conservation, because unlike their living counterparts, these birds can't help themselves. Each piece is hand-crafted from a combination of natural stone, resin, wood and recycled metal, and polished to a fine hone. The collection is available for wholesale enquiries.
Ruru | Morepork
Tūī
Kiwi
Kereru
Pīwakawaka | Fantail
Penguin | Korora
Interested in seeing more sculpture?
To explore more of Jack's sculptures along with a multitude of other artists, please visit the Birdwoods Gallery website.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIFIC?
Sculpture commissions are available upon request. To enquire get in touch with Jack.
Wings of Stone FAQ
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Each bird is unique - because Jack and his team work with natural stone and wood, both the size and shape vary from piece to piece. Most birds are approximately 20cm x 20cm. If you have a preference for a specific shape or pose, photos of individual pieces are available on request prior to shipping.
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A portion of every Wings of Stone sale is donated to New Zealand wildlife conservation. Jack is passionate about protecting the very creatures that inspire his work, and believes that art can play a small but meaningful role in that effort. Beneficiaries include organisations such as Kea Conservation and Forest & Bird, who work tirelessly to protect New Zealand's unique and precious native birdlife for generations to come
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If you are interested in being a stockist of the ‘Wings Of Stone’ Collection - please email Jack at enquiries@jackstobart.co.nz
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Each bird is hand-crafted in collaboration with the Gwaravaza brothers, Michael and Tendai - the master sculptors under whom Jack completed his sculpting apprenticeship in Zimbabwe. The birds are carved from offcuts of sculpting stone, keeping waste to a minimum, while the timber and metal components are reclaimed or recycled. Each piece is then finished and polished by hand at Jack's studio in Arrowtown, New Zealand.