Nicanor Carballo, master stonemason

The master

Nicanor Carballo

Born in Tioira (Maceda, Ourense), he has worked stone from a very young age. In 1980 he founded the company; today, two generations on, the same passion for the craft lives on.

Francisco de Moure Award

2009 · Mozarabic Way

Public works

Galicia, Catalonia and Valencia (VNZ)

50+ years of craft

Since 1980

Career

More than 50 years carving history

1980

Founding of the company

Nicanor Carballo, born in Tioira (Maceda, Ourense), founded his workshop after years working stone, clay and wood from a very young age.

25+ years

Collaboration with Eduardo Chillida

For more than two decades he carved and assembled work for the sculptor, including the sculpture dedicated to President Kennedy for Houston.

1996

The 12 apostles of Terrassa

The workshop carved the set of twelve apostles installed in Terrassa (Catalonia).

1996

Cruceiro of the Galician Brotherhood of Valencia

To mark the Brotherhood's 50th anniversary, a cruceiro was unveiled that unites Galicia and Valencia.

2000

“Oración do Traballador”

A work that pays tribute to the world of labour and the dignity of the craft.

2009

Francisco de Moure Award

Recognition for the five sculptures of the Mozarabic Way.

Today

Two generations

The company is run by his sons, with a team of skilled artisans who combine tradition and state-of-the-art machinery.

Direct carving in the workshop

Craft and materials

Tradition and innovation

Direct hand carving combined with state-of-the-art machinery. Heritage restoration and new work, always with the same respect for the stone.

Galician graniteCarrara marbleWrought ironBronzeWood

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From your home garden to public works: we make your idea real in stone.

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