Collene Karcher
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As a stone carver living in these mountains, I've always been interested in and inspired by the work I see in tiny local graveyards. I learn something new every time I run my hand over an old grave marker. I have always practiced letter carving alongside my three dimensional work and at some point it began to cross over--letter carving on sculpture, sculpture mixed in with letter carving.
Stone carver Collene Karcher has over 20 years of experience in the art of carving stone. Her background includes study at the Rhode Island School of Design & in Italy. She received a bachelor of arts degree while apprenticing under stone carver George Wagner. Her background also includes restoration work on the Michigan & Ohio state capital buildings. One of only a handful of stone carvers in the U.S. still practicing hand cut letters in stone she carves bas relief and free standing stone sculpture as well working in marble, slate, and limestone.