All Shall Be Well by Ian Newton

Westmorland blue/black honed slate    

The quotation is from the 14th century anchoress (religious hermit), Julian of Norwich.

‘My work as a letter-carver began many years ago, when I made the gravestone for the three-year-old daughter of friends. My second stone was for my young wife. My inspiration remains grounded in my commitment to making the most beautiful and appropriate monument I can; and to give my best attention to the entire process, to aid my clients’ grieving. The text on this stone is very personal to me, as it was used as a meditation by my wife when she was ill. The flowing, entangled letters resemble organic forms, with the strand of gold indicating spiritual continuity.’