Oliver Cook
British Artist
“I EXPLORE THE TRANSLUCENCY OF STONE, LIGHT AND MOVEMENT THROUGH EVERYDAY OBJECTS AS A STARTING POINT. THE ACT OF CARRYING OBJECTS CHALLENGES THE ASSUMPTION FOR OBJECTS TO BE TYPICALLY IMMOBILE. THEY ARE NOW CONSIDERED, HELD AND MOVED BY THE VIEWER.”
Oliver Cook works in alabaster to create minimal vessels, baskets and sculptures. His technique and process are self-taught, developing organically over time, employing traditional carving techniques and skills learned through woodwork and ceramics. Drawn to the quiet luminosity of the material, Cook explores the interplay between light and stone.
In 2024, Cook was awarded a Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) scholarship, enabling him to study with master craftsmen in Italy, Spain and the UK. As part of this training, he is also expanding his practice to include bronze casting.
