Florence by Richard Jack, Portland Limestone, Unique, 160cm high by 23cm wide by 26cm deep, Abstract, Body, Figurative sculpture

Figurative white stone sculpture with carved torso emerging.

Florence by Richard Jack
Portland Limestone,  Unique, 160 cm (h) × 23 cm (w) × 26 cm (d)

Florence is an elegant figurative sculpture by Richard Jack, carved from white Portland limestone. Standing at 160 centimetres tall, this unique work embodies the artist’s ongoing dialogue between abstraction and the human form.

The piece depicts a torso subtly emerging from the stone, its smooth contours contrasting with the natural texture of the untouched limestone. This duality between the refined and the raw and the revealed and the concealed, creates a powerful sense of transformation. The figure could be seen to be in the process of awakening or being released from its geological confines.

Jack’s sensitive carving reveals a deep respect for the stone’s innate qualities: its cool tone, fine grain, and capacity to capture light. The piece uses a minimalist treatment of form. It evokes timeless associations with classical sculpture, yet reimagined through a distinctly modern sensibility.

Poised, contemplative, and quietly expressive, Florence invites reflection on themes of emergence, identity, and the enduring relationship between body and material. It stands as a testament to Jack’s mastery of stone and his ability to evoke emotion through restraint and simplicity.