‘Notes from a Sculptor’s studio’
Thursday, 16 October 2025
An illustrated talk by Philip Jackson
Philip Jackson is an award winning sculptor who has created some of our most well-known and well-loved public sculptures. The talk will explore the Italian influence in his works.
Well-known sculptures locally include Dante Alighieri at South Pond, Midhurst and St. Richard outside Chichester Cathedral. Also, there are many beautiful statues with distinctly Venetian influences adorning Philip’s garden in Cocking near Midhurst, set amongst trees and lakes.
About Our Speaker
Philip Jackson CVO DL MA FRBS
“If I am asked to describe what I do with my sculpture I reply that I look back at a previous age and render it in an impressionistic but contemporary manner.”
It is continuity and figurative tradition that roots Jackson as a sculptor, whether it is his gallery sculptures, many of which are inspired by Venice and the Maschera Nobile and are sought after by collectors all over the world, or his many public commissions such as the Bomber Command Memorial in London’s Green Park, or the statue of Bobby Moore that welcomes football fans to Wembley Stadium.
“Philip’s ability to achieve respect and admiration embracing two such different fields is rare and much to be admired. He has left an indelible footprint on his time.’
The Rt Hon the Lord Heseltine CH
Copies of Philip’s book ‘Philip Jackson A Life in Sculpture’, a lavishly produced, and authoritative biography of the life and work of one of Britain’s foremost figurative sculptors, will be available on sale in the evening.
The event will commence at 7:30pm at
Assembly Room, Council House, North Street, Chichester
Prices: £10 members and £12 non members
We welcome payment via BACS, to Friends of Ravenna, Barclays Bank, Sort code 20-20-62, account No. 73194604. Please put ‘sculpture’ in the reference area when you make your payment If you prefer to pay by cheque, please send it to ‘The Treasurer’, 9 Dolphin Court, Bognor Regis. PO21 1TP
Enjoy light refreshments and time to chat after the talk
Please book and pay by Wednesday 11 October so that we have numbers for catering purposes.