John Lynch Sculpture

27/09/2026

Two sculptures that are going to Mudgee Sculpture in the Gardens. ‘The Drovers Wife and Alligator’ and ‘Western Boundary’. I have started to make work that is about landscape and country. In this case the classic story by Henry Lawson who lived and worked in the Mudgee area and also the Red Kangaroo, a great resident and dominant presence. Both are ceramic. I’ve also included two pictures of work in progress. By the way, Alligator is the dog’s name in the story!

27/09/2026

Two sculptures that are going to Mudgee Sculpture in the Gardens. ‘The Drovers Wife and Alligator’ and ‘Western Boundary’. I have started to make work that is about landscape and country. In this case the classic story by Henry Lawson who lived and worked in the Mudgee area and also the Red Kangaroo, a great resident and dominant presence. Both are ceramic. I’ve also included two pictures of work in progress. By the way, Alligator is the dog’s name in the story!

22/08/2026

I’ve stopped working on this while I get three sculptures ready to go to Mudgee Sculpture in the Gardens. I’ll show you these in my next instalment.

13/08/2026

Three of my sculptures are going to Mudgee in October. Congrats also to three friends who will have work there: Tammy, Maksim and Rhonda. Thanks to Rosby Winery and the Norton-Knight family. All taking place on Wiradjuri country.

10/08/2026

Excuses, and more WIP.

06/08/2026

More work in progress. The way I work is a form of free-carving; measuring and locking in some elements but allowing for variations by leaving areas I cannot see yet and enough material to carry it out. It usually works for me and some good unplanned things can happen but that comes with plenty of risk.

21/07/2026

Work in progress. Even though it is at the roughing-out stage I will still go in and do some detail when it is clear in my head. Showing my use of a range of hand tools and power tools. The air-hammer is a Cuturi from Italy. I have two; this is the smaller one. I am using a dolly type mallet with the scutch tool. The scutch tool hit is a rhythmic tap just from the wrist. Staccato.
You might see a form emerging?

17/07/2026

My first stone carving for about 18 months so I’m thinking I will record the work in progress. No added audio so you can enjoy the sound of hand tools at work! This is Gosford sandstone called ‘ Guinea Gold’; it’s my preferred material even above Carrara marble. More to come.

10/07/2026

Two new pieces that are both about land. The Drover’s Wife and Alligator (ceramic) and as yet untitled (steel, cement). I haven’t been carving stone for about 18 months but will be soon as my shoulder is much better and just needs strengthening. Wielding a 3 lb hammer will do that!

25/05/2026

My studio and gallery is open this June long weekend on the Creative Journey Studio Trail. Look for the Gosford and Surrounds itinerary. Experience a working sculpture studio and sculpture school. I can demonstrate many techniques on request. Small sculpture for sale. Click on the image below for studio itineraries.

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