Tim Steel Stone

Tim Steel is an internationally-recognised, award-winning stone artist based in Waipawa, Aotearoa New Zealand.

An object maker with an affinity for hard stone, Tim explores the potential of both benign and precious materials.

Featured mahi.

From his home studio, Tim is always working on something new. Below is a selection of stand-out pieces, and be sure to click through to the Shop to see Tim’s full collection.

Te Tauihu Pounamu WhaoAn edge exposed to time and the elements, containing a hidden suspension hole.

Te Tauihu Pounamu Whao

An edge exposed to time and the elements, containing a hidden suspension hole.

Te Tauihu Pounamu WhaoSubtle form enables the colour and textures within this stone to come forward.

Te Tauihu Pounamu Whao

Subtle form enables the colour and textures within this stone to come forward.

Te Tauihu Pounamu Toki This large stylised taonga is an homage to contours made in past times.

Te Tauihu Pounamu Toki

This large stylised taonga is an homage to contours made in past times.

 
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“There’s something pretty special about working with stone - the presence of something that guides you.”

— Tim Steel

 
 

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