Peter Arkell
I am a sculptor working primarily in marble, alabaster, jasper, and onyx, carving with traditional hammer-and-chisel techniques learned in Italy and London. My work centres on the human figure and the way each stone’s grain, weight, and translucency shape its expression. Rather than imposing form, I let the material guide me, treating the process as a dialogue in which the stone becomes a partner and teacher.
This approach, grounded in respect and humility, informs my work in both stone and porcelain. Exhibiting with the Society of Portrait Sculptors, the Chelsea Art Society, and in private collections has allowed me to share not only the finished sculptures but also the stillness and connection they invite. Ultimately, I aim to create pieces that hold presence, emotional resonance, and a quiet reminder of our relationship with the earth.
Latest Work
NOSTOS
Marble (30cm x 60cm)
MOTHER FORM
Pink Alabaster (30cm x 45cm)
AURORA
Marble ( 30cm x 40cm)
JOAN OF ARC
Onyx (56cm x 28cm)
JOAN OF ARC
Detail
MARCUS AURELIUS
Italian Alabaster (45cm x 25cm)
PEACE DOVE
Marble (70cm x 15cm)
TORSO AFTER PRAXITELES
Marble (70cm x 17cm)
SUTHERLAND
Marble (20cm x 20cm)
EMERGENCE
Green Stone (48cm x 30cm)
FALLEN HERO
Brown Alabaster (40cm x 20cm)
SLAVE
Black Alabaster (50cm x 40cm)
SEBASTIAN
Onyx (60cm x 30cm)
JUPITER
White Alabaster (40cm x 30cm)
BIRTH
Marble (20cm x 20cm)
JASPER
Jasper (30cm x 20cm)
LAGOTTO
Plaster (50cm x 50cm)
JOKER
Porcelain (30cm x 15cm)
