The Albert Memorial - Parnassus

2013 - Kensington Gardens, The Royal Parks, London, W1, UK

Katherine repairs statues in stone and marble. She worked on the central Parnassus frieze in Carrara marble. She produced initial models, carved and installed damaged or missing parts to the statues.

For her work on this project she was appointed head carver, see testimonial letter for her duties.

The Parnassus central frieze is surrounded by 169 life size historic figures carved in brilliant white marble, celebrating Prince Albert's love of the arts. The Parnassus central frieze is named after mount Parnassus a favourite resting place in ancient Greek mythology for the muses. A large gilded statue of Albert sits above, enclosed in a towering spire embellished with exotic stones and paintings.

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Katherine has restored and repaired London's most prestigious statues and monuments; carving large heraldic shields, beasts and figurative sculptures. She believes realism is the hardest art form to carve in uncompromising stone. On taking on a figurative commission (animal or human) she will study the subject producing a model prior to carving it in stone. She also studies modelling from the human figure and takes adult college courses for her professional development.

She also repairs sculptures, makes statues and carves new heraldic statues.

Prestigious statues/monuments and job appointments

2013 - The Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens, The Royal Parks, London, W1, UK

Carrara marble statues on the Parnassus frieze and the four continents which surround the memorial, Europe, America, Africa and Asia. Katherine was appointed head carver for this project.

2013 - King George II monument/statue, Covent Garden, Golden Square, London, W1, UK.

Carved and installed a new forearm and hand in Portland stone.

For commissions and sales Katherine quotes competitively. Contact Katherine to discuss a commission or contract.