Stone is the most vivid and enduring material in which to find shapes and marks that look like something else. Making sense of such enigmatic visual phenomena, including the moon, clouds, and inkblots, has fascinated makers and viewers of art throughout time. Stone, especially vividly colored and richly patterned stone, is an impressive medium because the right stone can be difficult to source and carve. Eternal Medium: Seeing the World in Stone brings together diverse works that utilize the natural features of striking stones, and displays them alongside comparative examples in other media. What individuals see in stone depends on their culture, unique experiences, and imagination. The exhibition invites visitors to look for themselves as well as consider the works in their wider visual contexts. It highlights the material’s conducive subjects, geographic origins, physical properties, and the technical virtuosity demanded by such a challenging material.