Statues and Portrait Sculptures of People
Sculptress JOEL is known for her sensitive and detailed portrait sculptures of people, capturing both individual character and deeper human themes. Her work includes sculptures of well-known figures, personal commissions celebrating friends and family, and pieces created to support humanitarian causes.
Notable works include Consolation, a young girl kneeling in peace and prayer, and Shepherd’s Child, portraying a boy gently cradling a newborn lamb. Public art projects such as Market Friends reflect everyday human connection, while Hope, a bronze figure of a young girl holding amethyst, represents a powerful new project focused on freedom and the prevention of human trafficking. This ongoing work can be followed through its dedicated Hope Sculpture blog, where JOEL shares the journey behind this meaningful piece.
Famous Names
Sculptress JOEL has also created portrait sculptures inspired by famous historical and cultural figures, bringing timeless stories to life through expressive form and detail. These works combine historical research with artistic interpretation, resulting in sculptures that feel both authentic and emotionally engaging.
Notable examples include I Will Lift Up My Eyes, a striking statue of Lady Godiva portrayed on a Spanish stallion, complete with detailed harness and flowing cloak, capturing the moment she steps from the castle courtyard into the streets. Another celebrated work is Shakespeare The Bard, a bronze sculpture of William Shakespeare, featuring subtle references to the theatrical mask. This piece is also available with the Bard holding a quill, symbolising his enduring literary legacy.
Hands
Sculptress JOEL has developed a distinctive series of sculptures focusing on the expressive power of human hands, celebrating writers, families, and spiritual figures. One notable example is the hand of Shakespeare The Bard, which has become part of a wider collection of hand sculptures that honour creativity and human connection.
Another significant work is the Hand of St Augustine of Hippo, created for Launde Abbey in Leicestershire, reflecting both historical importance and spiritual meaning. Alongside these, JOEL continues to explore the human form through sculptures of dancers and individual portrait studies. For further information about these works or to discuss a commission, please contact JOEL at the Tenon Studio.
Latest People Sculpture Posts
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Faith Finished in Clay
Sculpture of a young boy with a kite in Figurine size finished and taken to be cast lost wax at the Birmingham foundry
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Faith – the Boy and Kite – in the making
Details developing on the boy figurine by Sculptress JOEL
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Hope Figurine Bronze
Inspiring story of child finding treasure
