Gert Olsen was born and educated in Denmark. He immigrated to Canada in 1956, then to the US in 1962. He's resided in Florida since 1984. He began his career as a wood carver, then a visit to Pietra Santa Italy ignited his fascination with marble. His new love prompted a transition to stone carving, a journey of 40+ years, hand-selecting marble from quarries to create his whimsical sculptures. Some exclusively of marble, others using carved wood and stone.