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  • The Great Distraction VI by Eve Shepherd – £500

    The Great Distraction VI by Eve Shepherd – £500

    Unique Ceramic and Oxide
     
    28cm x 11cm x 18cm
     
    For interior display

    The Great Distraction is a series of contemporary figurative sculptures exploring the tension between human attention and the natural world. The works take the form of hybrid human-animal figures—Minotaurs, ram-like beings, and other mythic forms—rendered in textured ceramic surfaces that evoke earth, erosion, and natural formation.

    These figures reference ancient archetypes that were once revered or feared—beings associated with power, instinct, and the forces of nature. They stand grounded and physically present, their forms suggesting strength, weight, and permanence.

    Yet within the works, that power appears redirected. The figures turn inward or away, their attention disengaged from the world around them. Rather than embodying dominance or presence, they suggest a quiet relinquishing—an unspoken transfer of agency away from the body and into something unseen.

    This contrast lies at the core of the series. The figures remain connected to nature in form, yet disconnected in awareness. What were once godlike embodiments of natural force now appear diminished, not through loss of strength, but through a shift in attention.

    The Great Distraction reflects on this condition: a state in which presence is fractured, and power is no longer held within the self, but deferred elsewhere.

    If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: tadd@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
    or call Tadd Hartland on 07545 648918

    *We are a wholly independent family run business and work closely alongside our artists during the sales process and our buyer introductions. Our ethos is built on a mutual trust and working together.

  • Standing Minotaur by Eve Shepherd – £2,100

    Standing Minotaur by Eve Shepherd – £2,100

    Unique black high fired ceramic

    63cm H x 25cm W x 20cm D

    “This unique medium sized sculpture depicts a standing Minotaur figure, created in black clay with a heavily textured, volcanic surface. The figure combines a human torso with a bull’s head, featuring short, curved horns and a downward tilt of the head. The posture is still and grounded, with arms held close to the body, creating a sense of quiet weight and contained presence.

    The lower section expands into an irregular, organic base that merges with the figure itself. It’s pitted texture is reminiscent of cooled lava or volcanic rock—introduces earthy tones that break through the darker surface, suggesting a form shaped by natural forces.

     

    The upper body retains recognisable anatomy, while the lower half dissolves into texture, blurring the boundary between figure and landscape. Rather than expressing aggression, this Minotaur turns inward, his averted gaze conveying introspection. The work reflects on the primal, instinctive aspects of human nature, presenting the figure as an embodiment of something ancient, elemental, and enduring.”

    – Eve Shepherd

    If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: tadd@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
    or call Tadd Hartland on 07545 648918

    *We are a wholly independent family run business and work closely alongside our artists during the sales process and our buyer introductions. Our ethos is built on a mutual trust working together.

  • Birdie by Jane Flint – £1,250

    Birdie by Jane Flint – £1,250

    Stoneware ceramic

    60cm H x 34cm D x 34cm W

    Part of the Story Keepers series

    “I create ceramic sculptures that explore the quiet intensity of human connection — with animals, myth, and the inner self. My figures often wear animal masks or appear entwined with animals, suggesting companionship, instinct, and transformation. Through texture and gesture, I aim to evoke stillness, emotion, and the sense of a story quietly remembered.

    I make these pots in the hope that they will become keepers of family stories , love notes , silly jokes, memories and superstitions and that they in turn become a well loved treasure.” – Jane Flint

    Sitting quietly atop a weathered pot, Birdie captures a gentle moment of contemplation. The small figure, with the head of a bird and the body of a human, sits cross-legged holding a book, as though pausing to reflect on the words within.

    The contrast between the delicate human form and the watchful bird head gives the sculpture a whimsical, storybook quality. With its softly aged textures and calm, thoughtful pose, Birdie evokes curiosity, imagination and the quiet wisdom found in moments of reflection.

    If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: tadd@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
    or call Tadd Hartland on 07545 648918

    *We are a wholly independent family run business and work closely alongside our artists during the sales process and our buyer introductions. Our ethos is built on a mutual trust and working together.

  • Fawn by Jane Flint – £1,250

    Fawn by Jane Flint – £1,250

    Stoneware ceramic

    56cm H x 34cm W x 34cm D

    Part of the Story Keeper series

    “I create ceramic sculptures that explore the quiet intensity of human connection — with animals, myth, and the inner self. My figures often wear animal masks or appear entwined with animals, suggesting companionship, instinct, and transformation. Through texture and gesture, I aim to evoke stillness, emotion, and the sense of a story quietly remembered.

    I make these pots in the hope that they will become keepers of family stories , love notes , silly jokes, memories and superstitions and that they in turn become a well loved treasure.” – Jane Flint

    Perched gently atop a weathered vessel, Fawn captures a quiet moment of reflection. With arms folded around crossed legs, the small figure sits in a thoughtful pose, crowned with the delicate head of a young deer. The combination of human posture and animal form creates a gentle sense of wonder, as if the figure belongs to a forgotten woodland tale.

    If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: tadd@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
    or call Tadd Hartland on 07545 648918

    *We are a wholly independent family run business and work closely alongside our artists during the sales process and our buyer introductions. Our ethos is built on a mutual trust and working together.

  • Raven by Jane Flint – £1,250

    Raven by Jane Flint – £1,250

    Stoneware ceramic
    66cm H x32cm W x 32cm D

    Part of the story keepers series 

    “I create ceramic sculptures that explore the quiet intensity of human connection — with animals, myth, and the inner self. My figures often wear animal masks or appear entwined with animals, suggesting companionship, instinct, and transformation. Through texture and gesture, I aim to evoke stillness, emotion, and the sense of a story quietly remembered.

    “I make these pots in the hope that they will become keepers of family stories , love notes , silly jokes, memories and superstitions and that they in turn become a well loved treasure”  – Jane Flint

    Perched quietly atop a weathered pot, Raven captures a moment of quiet concentration. The figure, with the head of a raven and the body of a young person, sits absorbed in a small book, blending the worlds of nature and imagination.

    The contrast between the delicate, attentive posture and the unusual bird form gives the piece a whimsical, storybook quality. 

    If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: tadd@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
    or call Tadd Hartland on 07545 648918

    *We are a wholly independent family run business and work closely alongside our artists during the sales process and our buyer introductions. Our ethos is built on a mutual trust and working together.

  • Brock by Jane Flint – £950

    Brock by Jane Flint – £950

    Stoneware ceramic

    57cm H x 25cm W x 22cm D

    “I create ceramic sculptures that explore the quiet intensity of human connection — with animals, myth, and the inner self. My figures often wear animal masks or appear entwined with animals, suggesting companionship, instinct, and transformation. Through texture and gesture, I aim to evoke stillness, emotion, and the sense of a story quietly remembered.”  –  Jane Flint

    Quietly confident and full of character, Brock blends human presence with the unmistakable markings of a badger. With arms folded calmly across her chest, the figure stands with a gentle sense of self-possession, her expression thoughtful and watchful.

    The worn textures of the clothing and softly aged surface give the sculpture a timeless, almost folkloric atmosphere, as though the figure belongs to an old woodland tale.

    If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: tadd@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
    or call Tadd Hartland on 07545 648918

    *We are a wholly independent family run business and work closely alongside our artists during the sales process and our buyer introductions. Our ethos is built on a mutual trust working together.

  • Fable by Jane Flint – £950

    Fable by Jane Flint – £950

    Stoneware ceramic

    55cm H x 26cm W x 20cm D

    “I create ceramic sculptures that explore the quiet intensity of human connection — with animals, myth, and the inner self. My figures often wear animal masks or appear entwined with animals, suggesting companionship, instinct, and transformation. Through texture and gesture, I aim to evoke stillness, emotion, and the sense of a story quietly remembered.”  – Jane Flint

    Blending the human and animal worlds, Fable creates a quietly haunting and poetic presence. The delicate figure, dressed in a simple flowing garment, is crowned with the head of a young deer, its antlers rising gently above. The contrast between the innocence of the dress and the wildness of the animal form gives the sculpture a dreamlike, almost folkloric quality.

    With its weathered textures and gentle gaze, the piece feels as though it has stepped out of a story — a symbol of nature, transformation and the mysterious connection between the human spirit and the animal world.

    If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: tadd@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
    or call Tadd Hartland on 07545 648918

    *We are a wholly independent family run business and work closely alongside our artists during the sales process and our buyer introductions. Our ethos is built on a mutual trust and working together.

  • Vixen by Jane Flint – £950

    Vixen by Jane Flint – £950

    Stoneware ceramic

    50cm H x 23cm W x 20cm D

    “I create ceramic sculptures that explore the quiet intensity of human connection — with animals, myth, and the inner self. My figures often wear animal masks or appear entwined with animals, suggesting companionship, instinct, and transformation. Through texture and gesture, I aim to evoke stillness, emotion, and the sense of a story quietly remembered.” – Jane Flint

    Mysterious and quietly self-assured, Vixen brings together human form and animal instinct in a striking hybrid figure. Dressed in a simple, timeworn garment with arms folded calmly across her chest, the figure bears the head of a fox—alert, intelligent and watchful.

    The textured surface and weathered finish give the sculpture an ancient, storybook quality, as though she has stepped from folklore or myth. 

    If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: tadd@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
    or call Tadd Hartland on 07545 648918

    *We are a wholly independent family run business and work closely alongside our artists during the sales process and our buyer introductions. Our ethos is built on a mutual trust and working together.

  • Jack Frost by Graeme Lougher – £4,800

    Jack Frost by Graeme Lougher – £4,800

    Bronze resin
     
    120cm H x 124cm W x 84cm D

    This playful sculpture brings the mischievous spirit of Jack Frost to life. Poised mid-step, the youthful figure appears to skip lightly across the woodland floor, arms outstretched as if scattering frost across the landscape. The spiked, crystalline hair evokes icy formations, capturing the magic and sharp beauty of winter’s touch.

    Full of movement and character, the sculpture embodies the folklore of Jack Frost—the unseen winter sprite who paints the world with frost and reminds us of the quiet wonder of the colder seasons. ❄️

     
     

    If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: tadd@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
    or call Tadd Hartland on 07545 648918

    *We are a wholly independent family run business and work closely alongside our artists during the sales process and our buyer introductions. Our ethos is built on a mutual trust and working together.

  • The Great Distraction VIII by Eve Shepherd – £345

    The Great Distraction VIII by Eve Shepherd – £345

    Unique ceramic and oxide
     
    19.5cm x 12.5cm x15cm

    In this striking sculpture, a horned, mythic figure sits absorbed in a handheld device, merging ancient symbolism with a distinctly modern habit. The character’s rough, weathered surface and animal-like horns evoke timeless archetypes drawn from folklore and the natural world, yet the figure’s posture is unmistakably contemporary.

    If you are interested in purchasing this piece, or have questions about this sculpture or any others then please email our sales consultant: tadd@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
    or call Tadd Hartland on 07545 648918

    *We are a wholly independent family run business and work closely alongside our artists during the sales process and our buyer introductions. Our ethos is built on a mutual trust working together.