John Rainey, originally from Omagh but now working in Belfast, said he wanted to push the boundaries of traditional forms in his artistic creations. “I always just thought there was a kind of magic to it, being able to make things. The sculptor said he wanted to merge traditional techniques with new digital technology (Jonathan McCambridge/PA)He said: “It will be a combination of robotic carving and traditional hand carving techniques. “It starts with a solid block of marble in Tuscany, and then the machine starts to subtract material from it. “Being based here in Belfast is really it’s a great place for production, the art community here is really strong.

Source: The Herald December 31, 2025 11:17 UTC