WHERE STORIES TAKE SHAPE.
Stone lettering and bronze relief sculpture crafted for places, memory, and generations.
STONE HOLDS MORE THAN SHAPE—IT HOLDS STORY.
Through inscriptions and sculpture, I shape materials into pieces of art that speak—quietly, intentionally, and with presence. Each work is an invitation to pause, to feel, to remember.
I’m Javier R. Alfonzo, a stone carver and sculptor.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Hand carved and sculptural works created for memory, architecture, and legacy.
MEMORIAL INSCRIPTIONS
ARCHITECTURAL LETTERING
SACRED & INSTITUTIONAL WORK
BRONZE RELIEF & SCULPTURE
RESTORATION & CONSERVATION
Hand-carved lettering honoring enduring remembrance.
Custom stone inscriptions for buildings and public spaces.
Liturgical and civic commissions created for permanence.
Cast reliefs and medallions shaped in enduring metal.
Careful renewal of historic stone and inscriptions.
STONE IS OUR PASSION
Designed and hand-carved inscriptions and sculptural elements with passion, born from the ideas of our clients and patrons.
A CALLIGRAPHIC APPROACH
The unique designs created in our studio are derived from the subtle forms of calligraphy, translated into one of a kind letterforms.
PORTFOLIO
A selection of meaningful, lasting work. Each piece begins with a conversation–thoughtfully designed, skillfully carved, and build to endure.
THE COMMISSION PROCESS
Conversation & Vision
Every project begins with a conversation to understand the intention, setting, and meaning behind the work. Together, we define the vision and purpose the finished piece will embody.
Design & Proposal
Concept drawings or scaled studies are developed to refine composition, lettering, material selection, and proportions. This phase ensures clarity before carving begins.
Execution & Development
Once approved, the project moves into full-scale creation. Each piece is carved, sculpted, or modeled in clay with careful attention to craftsmanship, material integrity, and long-term durability.
Installation & Completion
The finished work is delivered or installed with care and respect for its environment, maintaining its structural integrity, becoming a lasting presence designed to endure for generations.
Begin a Conversation
Every commission begins with a conversation, a discovery session.
Whether you are planning a memorial, architectural element, or sculptural work, I welcome the opportunity to understand your vision and explore how stone or bronze can give it lasting form.
SENTE Stoneworks, LLC
Rhode Island, USA
Serving New England & National Commissions
By appointment only.
info@sentestoneworks.com
