Lord Michael Eustice Loweth
Keeper of Earthcraft

Deep Relief Carvings turn Wood to Stone

Relief sculpture has been used by artist and architects for millenia. They were the bill boards of their day, projecting the messages of their time to the public. However, more so than painting and tile work, reliefs were put where they were part of building structure and where they added to the sense of stability and significance of the buildings. In addition reliefs were placed where the light of the day would cast changing patterns of shadows. The designers knew of the importance of the contrast of light and shadow.

 

Commemoration for Service and Leadership
commissioned by Free Masons Cornerstone Lodge 178, New York.