Originally from Holland, Gert has lived in Yorkshire for nine years. He is entirely self taught, and prefers to call himself a stone carver rather than a sculptor. This is not only because the sole medium he works in is stone, but also due to his craft and workmanship oriented approach. He gets great satisfaction from the sweat and physical impact from working in stone, enhanced by his open air working environment.

Although Gert would say his primary influence is that of church or ecclesiastical art - and what better place for this than Yorkshire - his Buddhas and other exotic pieces indicate a broader interest in other forms of "devotional" art as well.

Gert does not confine himself to one distinct area and his adventurous approach has led to the creation of a highly varied body of works. The mediaeval flavour of much of his work is often taken over by a flight into the modern or more ancient.

Left "Bookends" hidden in the foliage.

Right "Mythical Beast"

Left Falcon and Bell. A reproduction of an original to make a matching pair

Right "Twins in Stone" from one peice of stone

Polyphant Stone Sculptures

A greyish-green potstone flecked with white and brown. Used since Norman times as an ornamental stone in churches.

To the left Representations of the Knights Templar in stone.

Right top "Alien Invasion"

Right bottom Green Man Stone Carving

An example of carved stone raised lettering