CHRISTINA BERTSOS

A recurring theme in my work, where my mind frequently roams, is the contemplation of consciousness. The urge to untangle this enigma...

Carving stone is an intricate and detailed process. It would seem obvious that the moment of completion should be the most satisfying but...

There is a compelling force that drives my artistic practice. It feels automatic, but my strong curiosity and search for meaning in...

That’s a lot of W’s” but what these words also have in common is that they are what’s inspiring my latest work. Inspiration is what...

I am so happy to share my latest finished work with you, " The Swan". This piece took me 8 months to complete and is carved from a 300 lb...

For years I have dreamed of having a gallery space away from the studio's dust where people can see a collection of my work in a...

I am beginning a new sculpture with a beautiful 150 lb piece of Bardiglio marble. After spending months in the finishing stages of my...

1) Greet your stone with an air of respect for the lessons and gifts it’s about to give you. 2) Spend time with it and look for any...

Marble grabbed my attention as a sculptor early on. Prized and adored by all the world's greatest sculptors throughout history, it...

Walking the medieval, cobblestone streets of Volterra on my recent trip to Tuscany felt surreal! Besides the historic splendor I was met...

From early on I have been intrigued by myths. An undergraduate course in Greek mythology led me to the lectures of Joseph Campbell (The...

I came across this picture of my father recently. It is a familiar one from my childhood days. But when I look at it now, I see him from...

What is a mother? She is an anchor in a deep sea grounding me as I sail through uncharted waters. She is an infinite source of...

When I begin working with a new stone for one of my sculptures there is always a process of getting to know it. Even though it may be a...

With so many things tugging at us from all directions, we seem to be busier than ever despite all our modern-day conveniences....

I wanted to share this beautiful Native American, Ute prayer in honor of Earth Day 2021 Earth, Teach Me - An Ute Prayer Earth, teach me...

Rising from her moonlit bath on a thick limb, she waits. The canopy sews a silvery veil of hidden realities and trembling mist. She cares...

I often think about what it would be like to live during ancient times, especially as a woman. My Greek heritage and love for classical...

In a year when the entire world has suffered severe loss and unprecedented change, I pause to send out my Love and also to count the many...

I have worked with many different types of stone and each one has its own unique character and set of qualities that both challenge and...