Materials have the power to affect human experiences and emotions by helping us build intimate
connections with inanimate objects through touch and feel. Whether they are used as a point of
reference or the medium of creation itself they are integral to artists and designers who seek
to explore fresh outcomes experiment with new techniques and elicit distinct responses from
their audiences. Material Matters 03: Stone showcases stunning creative interpretations of the
common material across a variety of mediums. From polishing different types of stone to produce
elegant packaging design work to making crude moulds out of it in creating memorable shapes and
forms this edition explores the compelling ways with which the unique characteristics of stone
can be cleverly drawn upon or manipulated to shape the outcome of a particular project with
insights into the key techniques featured.
