What do you see in the stones?

Part of the legacy of Rick was his stones. It may sound odd, but they were much more to him than just rocks. They represented many things. A treasure hunt, a meeting of nature and craftsmanship, a way to connect with a different kind of peacefulness, and way to express himself creatively. While reading through some of his work I found this…

“Nature is remarkable is imitating itself in uncut stone found in waterways, deserts and beaches of the Western United States. It is my goal as an artist to bring these natural wonders into the home or office by providing a carved wooden base to enhance the presentation for optimal viewing. The art dates back over 1500 years in Asia and now is developing a following in the West.

These stones are shaped by water, wind, ice, and heat to create scenic vistas, objects, and embedded images that are found in nature: real or imagined. My intent is to elicit a response from the viewer by naming each stone, but alternative interpretations are encouraged and good stones may have many images seen by the viewer. The art of viewing stones allows me to enjoy the out of doors, work wood to enhance the presentation of natural stones and bring this all indoors for my personal enjoyment and that of others. In a frenetic paced world, I have found peace in pursuing this art form.” - Rick Klauber

What do you see? When you look at each piece do you see just an element? Stone? Wood? Do you see a landscape? Do you see mountains, cliffs, water, ice? Part of the excitement is discovering what your minds eye uncovers. – Hillary Klauber