Cotswold Life Feature: To set before a king
I’m thrilled to be featured in Cotswold Life magazine this month, with a piece about my Lamprey Pie carving installed at Highgrove. Celebrating Gloucester’s historic custom of sending a royal pie to the monarch.
Carving a traditional Lamprey Pie for King Charles III
I was deeply honoured to be asked to carve a stone Lamprey Pie as Gloucester’s gift to King Charles III in celebration of his coronation. The carving commemorates a centuries-old tradition - the city’s offering of a lamprey pie to the monarch on special occasions.
The inspiration behind pain and movement - UNESCO Slave Song
After a visit to Gloucester Cathedral, I learned of an upcoming exhibition inspired by the oldest surviving annotated slave song. Within this soapstone I could sense pain and movement akin to a moving musical performance by Roger Gibbs which became inspiration for this piece.
Quick, before it melts!
Sometimes, what feels like a mistake can become a moment of magic.
When a piece of stone broke in my studio, I almost thought it was wasted - until inspiration struck.
Stone Totem: Winner of the Ashburner Prize 2022
I am honoured to share that I won the 2022 Ashburner Prize for my sculpture Stone Totem. Created in response to the theme of “Connectivity” set by Stone Lane Gardens, the piece explores the ties that link us to each other and to the natural world.
The Hand of Fannie Storr
Reflecting on the life and legacy of my dear friend, Fannie Storr - a pioneering Nightingale nurse and missionary whose remarkable career shaped nursing in Gloucestershire. This sculpture is a tribute to Fannie’s lifelong service and a meditation on care, compassion, and healing human touch.
The carving of Forest Leaves
Sculptor Deborah Harrison’s Forest Leaves takes its name from the first published works of poet and abolitionist Frances Watkins Harper. The sculpture stands as a reflection on the generations who have raised their voices for justice and equality.