Bringing Nature In: the transformational power of rock and light

There’s something profoundly grounding about holding a piece of nature in your hands. The cool touch, the intricate veins and the surprising patterns of the rock—each stone tells a story millions of years in the making. As an artist, I take these natural elements and transform them into rock sculpture lamps, blending light and stone to create something both functional and deeply meaningful.

But beyond aesthetics, there’s something more at play. A connection. A philosophy. A feeling.

Biophilia: Our Deep-Rooted Need for Nature

Have you ever noticed how you feel when you step into a forest, into the fresh air or stand beside the ocean? There’s an immediate drop into calm, as if your nervous system instinctively recognises ‘home’. This is biophilia, the idea that humans have an innate connection to the natural world.

In our modern lives, filled with screens, artificial lighting, and concrete walls, this connection is often lost. But bringing organic materials into the home—especially raw, unaltered ones—can restore that balance. Studies show that natural textures and earthy tones have a soothing effect on the mind, reducing stress and improving overall well-being. When you surround yourself with pieces born from the earth, you’re not just decorating; you’re creating a sanctuary.

This is why I work with stone. Unlike mass-produced materials, these rocks have history. They’ve weathered time, pressure, and transformation, much like we do in our own lives. When illuminated, they reflect and revealing hidden patterns and details, a quiet reminder that beauty is often found beneath the surface.

A beautiful example of serpentine.

Wabi-Sabi: The Beauty of Imperfection

Another philosophy that deeply resonates with my work is wabi-sabi, the Japanese concept of finding beauty in imperfection. In a world that often chases symmetry, right angles, and flawlessness, wabi-sabi reminds us that true beauty lies in uniqueness, in the marks of time, in the unexpected curves of nature.

No two stones are the same, and I never try to force them into uniformity. Some have rough edges, natural fractures, or colour variations—but this is precisely what makes them special. A perfect, machine-made lamp might be sleek, but it lacks soul. In contrast, a stone that has been shaped by the earth and sculpted by hand carries an energy that can’t be replicated.

A completely natural crystal formation of concentric layers and mineral deposits.

A natural, fossilised (almost eye-like pattern) that nature has created.

By embracing these imperfections, we embrace the idea that life itself is beautifully unpredictable. Just as a stone’s surface tells a story of its journey, so do our own cracks and curves make us who we are.

A Piece of Nature, A Piece of Art

When you bring one of my rock sculptures into your home, you’re not just getting a source of light (or a completing a weight session- they are quite heavy)—you are welcoming a fragment of the earth, a piece of art that whispers of time, transformation, and individuality. It’s my hope that each lamp serves as a small but powerful reminder to slow down, breathe, and reconnect—with nature, with your space, and with yourself.

If you’ve ever felt drawn to the warmth of organic materials, the quiet magic of stone, or the philosophy of finding beauty in the imperfect, I’d love to share my work with you. Each piece is one of a kind, just like the spaces we create and the lives we live.

Let nature in and light guide the way.