Fireplace Artistry

By Brian Vanden Brink

Architect : Hutker Architects | Stone Artist : Lew French | Image : © Brian Vanden Brink

Martha’s Vineyard stone artist Lew French created this exceptional fireplace for a Hutker Architects designed home on the Vineyard. Combining driftwood, smooth rubble stones and large, sharp edged stone slabs, he crafted a most unusual feature for the house. The driftwood seems to magically stay in place while the stones provide a contrast in texture and mass. The colors of the different materials blend perfectly and compliment the reclaimed barn siding used for wall covering. It’s a wonderful example of good craftsmanship and excellent design joining forces to create a beautiful home.

More work from Lew French:

A sculpture by French in 2012 for a client:	A split sculpture by French in the Adirondacks:
A climbable sculpture by French intended for a client’s grandchildren to play on:	An asymmetrical fireplace by French featuring stones from an abandoned quarry:

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