Years End — Looking Back and Ahead
December 22, 2025
As the year comes to a close, the studio reflects on a period of sustained making, deep focus, and meaningful growth. Much of this year was spent in close conversation with marble, research, and experimentation.
Several new works came to be — Opi, Umba, and Cypraea, among others. Each piece continues an ongoing exploration of materiality, interiority, and the breath and possibilities of abstraction in marble. These works move between mass and motion, where meandering lines draw the eye and weight is held in thrilling suspension. Though distinct in scale and presence, they share a commitment to clarity of form, nuance, and the slow accumulation of gesture and feeling.
Hoku cathedral
Alongside these works, the studio is deeply engaged in a new monumental commission of Hoku, expanding the language of the original sculpture from a small wave to a cathedral in marble. At this scale, the physicality of the stone becomes more pronounced, amplifying the tension between gravity and flow. The work draws on natural forces — waves, cycles, and geological time — while remaining rooted in the immediacy of the hand and the act of carving.
New Collaborations
This year also marks new gallery representation with Taylor Graham Gallery and Morrison Gallery. These relationships open new contexts for the work, supporting its continued evolution through exhibitions, dialogue, and long-term engagement with collectors and institutions.
Something for your hands and eyes
Looking ahead to the new year, the studio is preparing the release of a limited-edition artist book. The book brings together images, process, and reflections from the studio, offering a more intimate look at the work and the rhythms of making that shape it.
Thank you to everyone who has followed, supported, and spent time with the work this year. We look forward to what’s ahead — returning to the studio, carving forward, and continuing the conversation.
— Richard Erdman Studios