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Doddington called out to young sculptors across the UK to submit work for consideration to be shown in the Kitchen Garden alongside our Sculpture at Doddington exhibition. The show provides an excellent opportunity to view work by talented, young, and up-and-coming artists alongside some of the finest contemporary sculptors selected from across the country and further afield. A wide variety of sculpture is on display, from a living installation to concrete sculptures, to a piece made entirely from recycled materials.
The Kitchen Garden, just a stone’s throw from the Elizabethan Hall, steeped in over 400 years of history, produces food, in a nature-friendly and sustainable way, to be used in the kitchens across the estate as well as being for sale at the Farm Shop.
Judges’ choice prize – £750
People’s choice prize – £250
Announcing the winners of the inaugural Doddington Young Sculptor Award
After careful consideration from the judges and a public vote, we are delighted to announce…
Judges’ Choice Prize: William Braithwaite’s ‘Intersection’ – a stunning stainless steel and concrete creation.
Highly Commended: Neal Camilleri’s ‘Twin Relationship’ – an eye-catching mix of glazed porcelain, steel, metal and concrete.
People’s Choice Prize: Rynn Wooderson for ‘Chance Encounter’ – a wire sculpture inspired by the natural world and the visitors’ favourite.
The judges’ choice prize was selected by a panel consisting of Angus Forbes, creative lead at Doddington Hall and exhibition curator; Barbara Young, editor of Lincolnshire Life Magazine; David Waghorne & Kate McGovern, curators of Sculpture at Doddington; and Preston Fitzgerald, art advisor and curator of contemporary glass and ceramics.
Make sure to visit to see the winning pieces and all the wonderful entries on show.
20 July – 8 September, open daily alongside our Sculpture at Doddington exhibition, 10am-4pm. Historic Houses, RHS, CPRE & Art Fund Members: 20% off full price garden entry. Hall upgrade fees apply on Hall open days. No other promotions are valid during the Sculpture exhibitions.
Garden admission applies (no extra charge for the exhibition). Tickets available on arrival at the Gatehouse.
Hall open Wed, Fri, Sun & BH Mon by timed entry (Hall admission applies)
IONA MAY STOCK
Exploring lichens as inspiration, Iona creates functional and sculptural ceramic pieces that aim to encourage the viewer to become more environmentally aware and to explore ideas about relationships and the vulnerability and resilience of both lichens and human beings.
RALPH SHUTTLEWORTH
Ralph is a process-led sculptor working primarily in wood and metal. He uses movement within the material to form sculptures with intriguing, elegant forms. His contemporary style draws on both traditional woodworking techniques and modern technology to create unique gestural pieces.
WILLIAM BRAITHWAITE
William’s practice is a constant exploration of repetition, process and formation; often exploring the boundary between sculpture and architecture. Architectural styles, such as Modernism and Brutalism are a source of inspiration within William’s sculptures; exemplified with his use of repetitive shapes and forms, built up to create more complex structures.
NEAL CAMILLERI
Neal has a passion and dedication to continuously, explore ways in which he can creatively merge the realms of art and design. Often drawing from the ancient language of architecture, heritage, culture, and artifacts, he continues to generate distinctive and inventive concepts. His curiosity in these spaces started when he studied art history and spatial design in his hometown, in Malta, setting the groundwork for his creative exploration.
LUCY HAWORTH
As an artist, Lucy has always been interested in ceramics, specifically vases and their ability to reject time, as the flowers inside them wither away. With the passing of a loved one, Lucy noticed how we pay so much attention to what we are losing, we don’t notice what we have.
VICTORIA MACDONALD
Through her work, Victoria expresses her passion for British wildlife and the preservation of pre-industrial craft skills. Victoria’s humorous, rustic animal sculptures, depict local wildlife that can often be seen across the Doddington estate.
HARRIET PRITCHARD
Harriet is an interdisciplinary artist based in Lincolnshire who focuses primarily on immersive installation, sculpture, sound and videography. She often targets themes of nature, human connection, loss and mysticism with an aim for viewers to find resolution and calm.
MERLIN SUMMERS
Demonstrating a remarkable ability to see potential in everyday objects, Merlin works with recycled materials to encourage people to engage with the idea of sustainability in an imaginative, fun, and accessible way. This approach in his work, not only showcases his resourcefulness, but also highlights an important message about sustainability.
RYNN WOODERSON
Taking inspiration from a background in Zoology, Rynn explores themes of the natural world through wire sculpture. Using recycled materials where possible, Rynn promotes sustainability and the importance of creating spaces for nature.
