Born in Buckinghamshire, Dominic Welch did not have any formal training in sculpture. Instead, having placed a speculative advert looking for an apprenticeship, he was fortunate to meet the sculptor Peter Randall-Page RA. He worked as an assistant for Peter for ten years, learning the craft of carving whilst developing his own ideas. He has worked independently for fourteen years, exhibiting in the UK, Australia, the USA and Japan. He lives and works in Devon.
'It happens as I go along, as I work with the stone.' Dominic Welch
Beautiful, uplifting forms emerge as Dominic Welch carves-removing, smoothing, or adding texture-refining each piece until it feels just right.
His serene, elegant sculptures have earned him a place among the leading sculptors of his generation. Though stone carving is slow, Welch sees it as a fulfilling journey of discovery. The dreamlike forms shaped through this meditative process now appear in public and private spaces worldwide.
Welch's purity of form evokes natural harmony, calming the senses and sparking the imagination. Hand-drawing each design directly onto the stone, he pays close attention to every curve and finish. In their quiet simplicity, his sculptures create a powerful and mesmerizing visual experience.
