Oval form, two concentric ovals with one set back from the other, allow light to pass through in different degrees. This block started out as one of the most striking pieces of alabaster I have ever worked with, very translucent with beautiful cloud like patterns. I wanted the overall form to remain understated to keep the focus on the material.

Oliver Cook (b.1992, Bristol) creates abstract sculptures and vessels in alabaster, a material whose translucency allows light to become an active element within the work. Self-taught, his practice has developed through a sustained engagement with making, evolving from wood, ceramics and metal into a focused exploration of stone.