Originally from Holland, Gerrith has lived in Yorkshire for twenty five 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 Gerrith 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 "Bookish self portrait" hidden in the foliage.

Right "Eyptian Diety"

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

Right "Piscean Cradle" from one piece 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 Greek Theatre Masks in stone.

Right top "Alien Invasion"

Right bottom Victorian Woodland Devil Stone Carving

An example of carved stone raised lettering