About the Sculptures
A collection of intricate clay street sculptures I created and then photographed around London. Some were then left to fend for themselves…
Starting in 2012, my street sculpture projects evolved through various subjects - ranging from a darker emphasis on societal issues through to more uplifting celebrations around the triumph of the human spirit over adversity.
My early sculptures focused on themes of isolation and individuals who had fallen through the cracks of society. These highlighted issues such as homelessness, substance abuse and health and lifestyle choices.
As the projects evolved over time they took on a more celebratory nature around the positive impact individuals have made on British history and culture. In 2013 I created a street sculpture series for the British Red Cross to highlight the valuable contributions to Britain made by famous refugees such as Lucian Freud and Freddie Mercury. Then in 2016 I was commissioned by Penguin Random House to create a street art project celebrating the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's renowned children's stories.
Through the miniature scale of all my sculptures I wanted to give a sense of being easily overlooked and their vulnerability against the backdrop of the city. Although small, I aimed to make each one striking in its own way as they explored their existence and resilience among the alleyways and underpasses of London's streets.