A Sculptor's Art as Lightbulbs and Cassette Tapes
Briefly

Joe Sheehan's hyper-realistic stone carvings of everyday objects, like lightbulbs and cassette tapes, challenge perceptions of materiality and highlight his unique artistic journey.
Sheehan, who learned to carve in his father's shop, reflects on how Maori culture influenced his art while navigating his own identity as a Pakeha.
In his Auckland workshop, Sheehan reshapes perceptions of common items, creating modern artifacts that blend everyday familiarity with the timelessness of finely carved stone.
Sheehan created large-scale pieces for an exhibition that embody a shift from tradition to modernity, emphasizing the tactile experience of art.
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