Marko Humphrey-Lahti

Born in Essex, Marko learnt his initial stone carving skills on the Mediterranean island of Gozo, Malta and went on to study sculpting techniques at the University of Hertfordshire. His sculptural themes are influenced by an innate respect of nature and observed facets of human emotions, moving comfortably between representation and abstraction. Through sculpting, he attempts to develop a visual communication between the onlooker and his sculptures, his works often emitting a spiritual calmness which reflects both his understanding and deep passion for the art of stone carving. Ancient limestones and alabasters are given new life often sparking feelings of wonderment by the viewer. From the smooth and colourful seed forms he carves in Alabasters to his landscape and hugging couple figures carved in limestone and marble, his sense of abstraction continues to evolve. Favouring the medium of stone, Marko also has limited edition sculptures cast in bronze. He exhibits his sculptures with commercial galleries and in group exhibitions both in the UK and Internationally. His sculptures are widely collected and can be found in both public and private collections in the UK, Europe, Australia, China, Malaysia and the USA. Marko is an elected Member of the Royal Society of Sculptors.