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, Gagliardi Art Gallery, Chelsea 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.


SUN DANCE

Yellow Onyx (40cm x 50cm)

Latest Work


Disc 1

50cm x 62cm

Disc 2

64cm x 74cm

Disc 3

60cm x 74cm

Inspired by the ancient cart ruts of Gozo’s Ta’ Ċenċ plateau, the artist carves sculptural discs from luminous yellow onyx. The prehistoric grooves, etched into limestone thousands of years ago, remain an enduring archaeological mystery and a silent source of form and meaning.

Warm and translucent, the stone gives each disc a quiet radiance. Their circular forms recall the wheel, the sun, and the cycles of nature, bridging archaeology and contemporary art in objects shaped by memory, craftsmanship, and the island’s enduring legacy.



CARVED LIGHT

Marble (65cm x 25cm)


INTO LIGHT

Marble (60cm x 15cm)

QUIET WITNESS

Marble (60cm x 20cm)


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)







Exhibitions & Achievements
Exhibitions
  • Society of Portrait Sculptors 2024
  • Society of Portrait Sculptors 2025
  • Chelsea Art Show 2024 & 2025
Awards & Recognition
  • St Andrews Art Prize 1987
  • Commendation for the Turnor Prize 2024



Connect
Original Artwork

Discover unique original pieces in my curated online gallery. Each artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity and includes a complimentary personal consultation for optimal display and lighting recommendations. For inquiries about commissions, availability, or private viewings, please contact me directly at peter@arkell.co.uk

I welcome collaborations and exhibition opportunities. Follow my journey on social media for studio insights, work-in-progress updates, and exhibition announcements.