Conor Hurford

Artist Statement

After studying fine art at Nottingham Trent University, Conor moved straight into Harrlem Artspace as a studio holder in 2017. For the next four years he explored the sculptural form finding his passions lay in large scale, directly carved forms largely inspired by prehistoric carvings.

Forgoing modern power tools, he found he was at one with the boulders through the durational process of hand carving. Without preordained lines and sketches to follow, forms are often organically made.  Fortunate enough to gain commissions, Conor is now based near Stanton-In-The-Peak close to the gritstone quarry of his childhood home.

Stratum Two - Hand carved- Derbyshire Gritstone - Approximately 300 million years old- 300mm H X 310mm x 190mm
Peak Moor Topography 1- Hand carved- Peak District gritstone - Approximately 300 million years old 111cm x 120cm x 102cm
Peak Moor Topography 1- Hand carved- Peak District gritstone - Approximately 300 million years old 111cm x 120cm x 102cm
Carboniferous Spiral 2 - Hand Carved highly fossilised Mandale Limestone- Approximately-335 million years- old 330mm H × 125mm x 120mm
Carboniferous Spiral 2 - Hand Carved highly fossilised Mandale Limestone- Approximately-335 million years- old 330mm H × 125mm x 120mm
Stratum Three - Hand Derbyshire Gritstone- Two opposing continuous lines. Approximately 300 million years old255mm H X 200mm x 170mm
Stratum Three - Hand Derbyshire Gritstone- Two opposing continuous lines. Approximately 300 million years old255mm H X 200mm x 170mm