“Diamond in the Rough” is an original oil on canvas framed 750 x 950mm created by Ian Mackenzie.
 
This artwork is framed in a traditional 2.5 inch black wooden surround with a light coloured insert. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity which is signed and verified by the artist.
 
The Story Behind “Diamond in the Rough”
 
From the depths of the earth to something of extraordinary beauty, this artwork explores the connection between the mining industry, the men who worked within it, and the precious rewards that can emerge from such demanding labour.
 
The hands are central to this story. Weathered, scarred and worn through years of hard work, they represent generations of miners whose strength and determination helped shape communities and industries. Yet, delicately held between them is something entirely different. A beautiful diamond.
 
The contrast is deliberate. The roughness of the hands against the brilliance of the stone symbolises the journey from hardship to reward; from the raw material hidden beneath the earth to something treasured and refined.
 
Ian Mackenzie