WHERE STORIES TAKE SHAPE.

Stone letter carving and bronze relief sculpture crafted for places, memory, and generations.

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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

A shot of a granite stone with hand carved lettering in it. Tools of the trade in the background.

Hand-carved lettering honoring enduring remembrance.

BRONZE RELIEF & SCULPTURE

A close up of a bronze medallion, two small egrets in low relief and a large low relief panther looking over the egrets. Lettering is placed on the left side of the medallion.

Cast reliefs and medallions shaped in enduring metal.

ARCHITECTURAL LETTERING

Scaffolding structure on the left side of the image, carving on a limestone wall on the right side of the picture.

Custom stone inscriptions for buildings and public spaces.

SACRED & INSTITUTIONAL WORK

Granite benches shot from a down perspective. Hnadcarved lettering of donors on each bench.

Liturgical and civic commissions created for permanence.

RESTORATION & CONSERVATION

Headstone being sprayed with a bio-degradable solution to remove lichen and moss, restoring the beauty and integrity of the memorial.

Careful renewal of historic stone and inscriptions.

Vetor icon of a hand holding up a hammer and a flame surrounding it. Lines are in a soft ochre color.
THE DISCIPLINE OF STONE

Hand-carved inscriptions and sculptural elements shaped from the ideas of those who commission them, translated carefully into enduring form.

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Vetor icon of a hand grasping a pencil and some abstract stars around it. Lines are in a soft ochre color.
 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.

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SELECTED WORKS

A selection of architectural lettering, memorial carving, and sculptural work. 

THE COMMISSION PROCESS

Outline symbols representing a conversation bubble, a lightbulb, and a paper.

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.

A vector icon of a drawing pad with a compass sketch in it, a pencil, and a rolled paper.

Design & Proposal

Concept drawings or scaled studies are developed to refine composition, lettering, material selection, and proportions. This phase ensures clarity before carving begins.

Vector icon of a mallet hitting a chisel while striking a stone piece. Black and white icon.

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.

Outline symbol representing a pulley system picking up a wooden crate.

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

Small oil-based clay figure sculpted to be casted in bronze.

Commission Inquiry

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