Happy #Vote100
Today I’m in Manchester, joining the celebrations of the centenary of some women gaining the vote. I hope you get a chance to celebrate too. My day will start with filming for the BBC’s ‘Emmeline…
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Pankhurst Statue wins centenary grant
I’m incredibly excited that today the Government has recognised the legacy of Emmeline Pankhurst and Manchester in gaining women’s suffrage, by giving a major grant (£370,000) to the city to support the Emmeline Pankhurst Statue…
Hazel wins Emmeline Pankhurst commission!
I feel incredibly privileged to be selected to sculpt my hero, and Manchester’s hero, Emmeline Pankhurst. There was tough competition. The response to my design has been overwhelming; Emmeline as the courageous, determined and dignified…
Celebrating women workers – ‘Cracker Packer’ commission
International Women’s Day: press release Award-winning sculptor from Sussex, Hazel Reeves MRBS SWA FRSA, wins Carlisle commission to celebrate in bronze the lives of women biscuit factory workers – the ‘Cracker Packers’. The bronze statue,…
“Rise up, women”: time to vote
The unveiling at the Houses of Parliament was a huge success, and I was overwhelmed by the generosity of people’s response to my maquette – “Rise up, women”. A big thank you to all those…
The Pankhurst maquette: the final bronze
“Rise up, women” captures the courage, determination and dignity of this extraordinary activist, as Emmeline calls on women in the crowd to rise up and demand their right to vote. It’s 3pm on the 27…
Why I want to sculpt Emmeline Pankhurst
Emmeline is one of my heroes. She played a profound role in women’s journey to gaining citizenship and the right to vote, which leveraged many more gains for women. What do I most admire? I…
Jennifleur
Jennifleur I was commissioned to sculpt this bronze portrait of Jennifleur. I have fond memories of the sittings – this pose was inspired by her elegance and our shared love of dance. Material: Bronze Dimensions:…
Bronze Gresley maquette - photo by Andy Fallon Sir Nigel Gresley maquette
Sir Nigel Gresley maquette In 2014 I was commissioned to sculpt three maquettes (or small models) to help make the final decision on the pose for an over-life size sculpture of Sir Nigel Gresley, the…
Sadako Sasaki Sadako Sasaki
Sadako Sasaki This commission was to produce a full-figure bronze sculpture of Sadako Sasaki, with a ‘paper crane’, for the Hed Wenn peace garden in Wales. The sculpture was unveiled and the peace garden was…
Sir John