British sculptor Martin Jennings has been appointed to create the sculpture of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park
Millions of Brits will already have seen Jennings’ work, as he’s celebrated for creating a bust of the Queen Mother in St Paul’s Cathedral and the first crowned coinage portrait of King Charles III.
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He has also crafted statues of Philip Larkin in Hull, Mary Seacole in London’s St Thomas’ Hospital, and the ‘Women of Steel’ in Sheffield.
The sculptor, appointed by Foster + Partners in consultation with the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, is tasked with creating an enduring national landmark that commemorates the UK’s longest-reigning monarch.
A recommendation for the final design will be put to His Majesty The King and the Prime Minister next year, alongside proposals for the wider memorial site.
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Committee Chair Robin Janvrin said:
Founder and Executive Chairman of Foster + Partners, Norman Foster, said:
Martin Jennings said:
The appointment of Martin Jennings follows previous decisions to award Foster + Partners the project and to locate the memorial in St James’s Park, a site chosen for its rich Royal history and its personal connection to The late Queen.
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The Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee will continue to work closely with Martin Jennings and Foster + Partners to develop the final design recommendations.