Marko Humphrey-Lahti
Mediums Used
Marko originally studied Business Law and pursued a successful career in Marketing and Public Relations with some of Europe`s leading businesses. Whilst Head of PR and Marketing Communications at Orange plc, he personally developed many artistic initiatives including the Orange Prize for Fiction.
Predominantly self-taught, Marko learnt his traditional stone carving techniques on the Mediterranean island of Gozo. Captivated by the islands` rich Neolithic history he was spurred on to study sculpting techniques at the University of Hertfordshire.
Working in a broad range of natural stones, Marko uses the solidity of his materials to map out and explore the realm of emotional experiences and responses. The result is sculpture which moves comfortably between figurative and abstract, bridging the gap between the physical and emotional, in an aesthetically enticing style. He also produces limited edition sculptures from the originals in Foundry Bronze, Aluminium, and composite metal and stone resins.
He is an elected member of the Royal Society of Sculptors.
My inspiration to carve is fuelled by an internal drive to experiment with both shape and form. I am enthused by natural forms, landscapes and facets of human emotions.
Sculptures by Marko Humphrey-Lahti
Credentials
Qualifications
Predominantly self-taught, Marko learnt his traditional stone carving techniques on the Mediterranean island of Gozo. Captivated by the islands rich Neolithic history he was spurred on to study sculpting techniques at the University of Hertfordshire.
Marko was awarded the 2016 Brian Mercer Stone Carving residency by the Royal British Society of Sculptors. This is a fully supported scholarship to carve marble in Pietrasanta, Italy.,Predominantly self-taught, Marko learnt his traditional stone carving techniques on the Mediterranean island of Gozo. Captivated by the islands rich Neolithic history he was spurred on to study sculpting techniques at the University of Hertfordshire.
Marko was awarded the 2016 Brian Mercer Stone Carving residency by the Royal British Society of Sculptors. This is a fully supported scholarship to carve marble in Pietrasanta, Italy.
Exhibitions
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Awards
Marko was an elected member of the National Society from 2003-2006 joining previous members including LS Lowry, Graham Sutherland and Henry Moore. Following his selection for the 33rd International Art Exhibition, Gibraltar in 2006, he was elected an honorary member of the Fine Art Association and awarded a year long exhibition. In 2009 Marko was elected a Member of the Royal Society of Sculptors. He was awarded the Cambridge Communications purchase prize 2012.
Marko was awarded the Brian Mercer stone carving prize in 2017.Publications
Featured in Hertfordshire Life 2008 and 2013
Marko originally studied Business Law and pursued a successful career in Marketing with some of Europe`s leading businesses. Whilst Head of PR and Marketing Communications of Orange Plc, he personally developed many artistic initiatives including the Orange Prize for Fiction.
Brancusi, Gaudier-Brezeska, Arp, Barbara Hepworth
Marko mainly works on Private Commissions. Examples of his Public works can be found at Papworth Hospital (Cambs) and in Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead, Herts