Long before Vermont was known for its forested hills and idyllic farms, it was a major exporter of stone. From granite in the northeastern part of the state, to slate and marble in the southwest, stone was quarried and worked starting in the mid 1700s. With the founding of these early quarries, skilled stone-workers from Italy, Ireland, Germany, England, France, Sweden, Poland came to this region to work Vermont stone. The legacy these craftsmen left behind can be found scattered throughout many of the old cemeteries in Vermont.

In this series of photographs, I explore the stone statues and monuments in Vermont cemeteries, constructed from Vermont stone by local stone-cutters. I am fascinated not only by the craftsmanship but also by how these portraits have weathered through time. Rather than an historical documentary, this series of photographs attempts to convey some of the emotional aspects of these monuments and cemeteries.