Jon Isherwood
Contemporary Stone Sculptor
Digital Stone Carving Pioneer
British-American Artist
Jon Isherwood has pioneered the integration of digital technology with traditional stone carving, creating sculptures that push the boundaries of what's possible in granite and marble. His work explores the intersection of ancient craft and cutting-edge technology.
Artist Statement
"My work investigates the sites where the intellectual and physical become visually entangled. Through the fusion of traditional stone carving with digital technologies, I explore new possibilities in form and surface that were previously unimaginable."
"Stone has been humanity's most enduring artistic medium for millennia. By introducing CNC technology and digital design into this ancient practice, I'm not replacing the hand of the artist but extending its reach, allowing for precision and complexity that enhances rather than diminishes the emotional impact of the work."
"Each sculpture begins as a digital vision, but the final work emerges through a dialogue between technology and the inherent qualities of the stone itself. The material always has the final say, and that tension between control and discovery drives my practice forward."
The Digital Stone Project
Founded by Jon Isherwood, The Digital Stone Project is revolutionizing the ancient art of stone carving. This innovative initiative brings together:
- •Advanced CNC technology for precise stone carving
- •3D scanning and digital design capabilities
- •Collaboration between artists and technologists
- •Workshops and residencies for emerging sculptors
- •Research into sustainable stone working practices
The project has enabled artists worldwide to explore new possibilities in stone sculpture, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved in this timeless medium.
Selected Exhibitions
Digital Stone: New Technologies in Sculpture
DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Boston
2024
Solo Exhibition
Contemporary Interventions
Villa Strozzi, Florence, Italy
2023
International Exhibition
Stone and Technology
National Archaeological Museum, Florence
2023
Featured Artist
Ping Yao II
China
2022
International Biennale
Form and Innovation
Belgrave Square, London, UK
2022
Public Installation
The Digital Stone Project
Morrison Gallery
2021
Solo Exhibition
Education & Career
- MFA
Syracuse University, New York - BA (Honours)
Canterbury College of Art, England - Professor Emeritus
Bennington College (2000-2021) - President
The Digital Stone Project
Awards & Recognition
- Pollock-Krasner Foundation Award
For artistic excellence - Jerome Foundation Fellowship
Supporting innovative work - Honorary Doctorate
University of New York at Plattsburgh - 25+ Solo Exhibitions
International venues
Public Collections
Jon Isherwood's sculptures can be found in numerous public and private collections worldwide, including:
- • DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
- • Grounds For Sculpture, New Jersey
- • Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, Ohio
- • McNay Art Museum
- • Corporate collections internationally
- • Private collections worldwide
Connect with Jon
Jon Isherwood continues to push the boundaries of stone sculpture through The Digital Stone Project. For inquiries about available works, commissions, or The Digital Stone Project, please get in touch.