“I’m Following You”: Mzansi Is Amazed by South African Artist’s Sculpted Stone Creations

• A talented South African artist shared a detailed video showing the complete process of creating stunning stone sculptures
• The multi-talented creative, who specialises in painting portraits, baking cakes, fashion design and stone art therapy, showed the patience and skill needed for this ancient craft
• The viral video attracted over 28,800 views and 1,000 reactions, with South Africans praising her incredible talent

A South African artist has left social media users amazed after sharing the intricate process behind her beautiful stone sculptures.

The creative content creator @philano_creative, known for her diverse artistic skills including portrait painting, cake decoration, fashion design and stone art therapy, posted the captivating video on 3 September 2025.

The detailed video shows the artist starting with a rough piece of stone, which she begins grinding down using various tools. She puts on protective gloves and continues working with a chisel and hammer, carefully breaking away pieces to shape the stone into her desired form. The process requires intense concentration and patience as she chips away bit by bit.

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The artist then uses a sanding machine to smooth different areas of the stone until she achieves the perfect shape. After stepping back to examine her work, she removes her gloves and washes the stone piece thoroughly. The sculpture is then placed in the fire before she applies a glossy liquid with a paintbrush, which makes the natural patterns in the rock much more visible and striking.

The final result is absolutely breathtaking, beautiful stone art that highlights her incredible talent and dedication to the craft.

Mzansi celebrates artistic talent

Social media users were full of praise for the artist's incredible skills and attention to detail.

@NANA-the runner gushed:

"My first time here and I'm following 🥰"

@Mologdi asked:

"Which rock is easy to work with?"

@Mo🌸 shared:

"You gained a follower🥺"

@SmodzekaMvelase praised:

"This is beyond beautiful 🥰🥰"

@adesh appreciated:

"I love how you've protected your lungs. People take protection for granted and pay dearly with their health."

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@Tannie simply said:

"Wow❤❤❤"

Stone sculpture through history

According to Wikipedia, stone sculpture is one of humanity's oldest art forms, with evidence showing that even the earliest societies created stonework. The practice began perhaps with cave wall carvings and evolved into the stunning sculptures we see today, from Egypt's monuments to Greece's classical marble statues.

Different types of stone offer various challenges for artists. Soapstone is perfect for beginners, while granite is extremely difficult to work with but incredibly durable. Marble has remained the preferred choice for European sculptors since ancient Greece due to its workability and beautiful finish.

The traditional process involves several stages: roughing out large unwanted pieces with heavy tools, refining the shape with toothed chisels, and finally polishing with rasps and sandpaper to bring out the stone's natural beauty and patterns.

Watch the TikTok clip below:

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Source: Briefly News