Nicolas Moreton

Based in rural Northamptonshire, England, Nicolas set up his studio over 36 years ago where he has been creating and carving his sculptures for exhibition, private commission and public spaces. Although his grandfather use to manage a masonry firm it was not until he went to do fine art degree at university that he experienced first hand stone carving and under the tutorage of John Paddison RCA, Nicolas’s passion for stone was ignited and has never left him. He is fascinated in a contemporary context by our ancient connection to our landscape and how relevant the use and meaning of stone has been to express humanities presence to the fertile wonders that surround our civilisation.

Moreton works in a traditional manner, initially through drawings, then maquette and finally choosing the form that best expresses his ideas in stone. He firmly believes it is the conversation between the material and the sculptor through the process of direct hand carving that can impart the expression and meaning of the artist.