Member Profile -- G. Ramon Byrne, Stone Sculptor
Leave Big Sur and move to Ventura; are you crazy?
G. Ramon Byrne explains his move this way:
"I had been purchasing stone from Art City for about 12 years when Paul Lindhard approached me with a proposition"
"I had been purchasing stone from Art City for about 12 years when Paul Lindhard approached me with a proposition"
(Paul's words) "Ramon, I'm sitting on about 1,000,000 pounds of stone and I'd like to spend the next 10 years carving it, how would you like to come to Art City and join me?"
"Well, the rest is history... we formed a Public Art Team and we are actively involved in the AU Gallery of which I am proud to be a member. I have found it to be a very progressive and cutting edge gallery for this or any other area."
And part of it, he is! So much so that he was elected vice president in June. He also plays a very active role on the Gallery Committee and is a member of the Board of Directors.
Ramon, now artist in residence at Art City, was born in Lone Pine, CA and is a 3rd-generation stonemason and artist. In the early 70's he became apprentice to Edmund Kara, Big Sur's renowned wood sculptor. After a few years Ramon began carving stone, and has been doing so ever since. Ramon serves as an instructor/demonstrator for the annual Sculptors Symposium, at Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, CA. Ramon’s professional assistance to other carvers, coupled with his design concepts and carving skills, have resulted in the beginnings of a large public art installation depicting marine life. This installation is destined to become a timeless landmark at Camp Ocean Pines. In addition to his Symposium involvement, he also facilitates stone sculpting workshops and tutors individual sculpture students.
Ramon's work has been installed in many public and private locations throughout Northern and Southern California and New Mexico.
Ramon’s background in stone masonry and Hardscape Design, as well as the more than 30 years he spent living on the Big Sur coast, influence his unique style and vision significantly. His interest in the metaphysical and the works of Carl Jung add depth to his work that reflects his inner mindscape and the intimate relationship he has with nature.
Ramon’s next workshop, The Mysterious Realm of Stone Carving, will be at Esalen Institute from October 15 to 20. This class is open to beginners as well as experienced sculptors.
"Well, the rest is history... we formed a Public Art Team and we are actively involved in the AU Gallery of which I am proud to be a member. I have found it to be a very progressive and cutting edge gallery for this or any other area."
And part of it, he is! So much so that he was elected vice president in June. He also plays a very active role on the Gallery Committee and is a member of the Board of Directors.
Ramon, now artist in residence at Art City, was born in Lone Pine, CA and is a 3rd-generation stonemason and artist. In the early 70's he became apprentice to Edmund Kara, Big Sur's renowned wood sculptor. After a few years Ramon began carving stone, and has been doing so ever since. Ramon serves as an instructor/demonstrator for the annual Sculptors Symposium, at Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, CA. Ramon’s professional assistance to other carvers, coupled with his design concepts and carving skills, have resulted in the beginnings of a large public art installation depicting marine life. This installation is destined to become a timeless landmark at Camp Ocean Pines. In addition to his Symposium involvement, he also facilitates stone sculpting workshops and tutors individual sculpture students.
Ramon's work has been installed in many public and private locations throughout Northern and Southern California and New Mexico.
Ramon’s background in stone masonry and Hardscape Design, as well as the more than 30 years he spent living on the Big Sur coast, influence his unique style and vision significantly. His interest in the metaphysical and the works of Carl Jung add depth to his work that reflects his inner mindscape and the intimate relationship he has with nature.
Ramon’s next workshop, The Mysterious Realm of Stone Carving, will be at Esalen Institute from October 15 to 20. This class is open to beginners as well as experienced sculptors.
Gallery 33 in Ventura currently represents Ramon. His work is shown there as well as in AU Gallery exhibits. He accepts commissions and will appreciate any information AU members can pass on.
Written by Ken Fermoyle
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