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Open-air gallery in Andamooka, South Australia

Cal the Stoner's Outdoor Intricarved Stone Sculpture Studio is an open-air gallery located in Andamooka, South Australia. It showcases the unique "Intricarved Stone Sculpture" of Australian artist Cal the Stoner. His signature piece, The Andamooka Tiger, is a life-sized, intricately carved tiger adorned with local opal.

Location

The studio is at 82 Grosser Street, Andamooka, South Australia, 5722.

The Intricarved technique

Cal developed the "Intricarved" technique 2011, crafting sculptures where patterns and images appear through natural colour variations within a single stone. This method requires intricate planning as differently coloured stones cannot abut; Cal instead carves pieces from larger stones to fit perfectly together, drawing comparisons to ancient Incan stonework. His process involves using hammers and chisels to create interlocking pieces, some sculptures requiring over 2,000 individually carved segments.

Notable works

The Andamooka Tiger

The Andamooka Tiger, completed in February 2022 after 8,000 hours of work, is a 1.2-tonne life-sized tiger sculpture. Crafted from Grampian sandstone, it features opal claws, tail tip, canines, and honey matrix opal eyes, with high-quality lighting that enhances the opal's natural colour play. Cal’s 15th Intricarved sculpture embodies his dedication to the art form, capturing a lifelike moment as the tiger appears to snarl, disturbed in a relaxed pose. This piece has received significant media attention, with InDaily naming it one of Australia’s must-see "big things" in May 2022.

Cal the Stoner and The Andamooka Ttiger at the grand unveiling event in Andamooka, South Australia.
Cal the Stoner and The Andamooka Ttiger at the grand unveiling event in Andamooka, South Australia.

The Goddess

Commenced in February 2022, The Goddess is Cal’s 16th Intricarved sculpture. It is a 6’9” figure with opal and gold enhancements, detailed with tattoos echoing the markings of the Andamooka Tiger. This sculpture continues Cal's tradition of intricate design, blending lifelike detail with artistic expression.

A progess photo of The Goddess, a classical nude sculpture in the Intricarved stone sculpture style by Australian sculptor Cal the Stoner
The Goddess in progress, a classical nude sculpture in the Intricarved stone sculpture style.

Media recognition

Cal’s work has been widely recognised, with features on ABC's BackRoads, Discovery Channel's Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Roadtrip, The Project on Channel 10, the Advertiser, ABC News, and across social media.

References

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