Concordia Scott facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Concordia Scott
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Caroline Scott
15 March 1924 Glasgow, Scotland
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| Died | 5 February 2014 (aged 89) St Mildred's Priory, Minster-in-Thanet, Nr Ramsgate, Kent, UK
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| Education | Edinburgh College of Art |
Sister Concordia Scott (1924 – 2014) was a talented Scottish artist. She was a sculptor and also a Benedictine nun at Minster Abbey in Kent, England. She created many amazing statues for famous places. Her sculptures can be found in important buildings like Westminster Abbey, Canterbury Cathedral, and Coventry Cathedral. You can also see her art in Europe and the United States.
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Concordia Scott's Early Life and Training
Caroline Scott was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on March 15, 1924. When she was 17, she won a special scholarship. This allowed her to study art at the Edinburgh College of Art.
Wartime Service and Art Studies
Her art studies were paused because of World War II. Caroline joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service. This was a special group where women helped during the war. She worked in the 93rd Searchlight Regiment. This was the only searchlight group in the world made up entirely of women. She was based in Wimbledon, London, during this time.
After the war ended, she went back to Edinburgh. She finished her art diploma in 1950. After graduating, she worked as a commercial artist. This means she created art for businesses.
Becoming a Nun and a Sculptor
In 1954, Caroline joined the Benedictine community at Minster Abbey in Kent. She chose the name Concordia. She officially became a nun on August 22, 1955.
Even as a nun, she continued to sculpt. In 1959, she showed a sculpture at an exhibition. This led to many requests for her art over the next 40 years. Today, her sculptures are in cathedrals and churches all over the world. She was also the leader, or Prioress, of the Minster Abbey community from 1984 to 1999.
Famous Sculptures by Concordia Scott
Sister Concordia created many important sculptures. Here are some of her well-known works:
- Bronze Casket for St Mildred's Relics (1955): This was a special box she made for Minster Abbey.
- Our Lady of the Pewe (1971): This is a 3-foot tall statue made of alabaster. It is located in Westminster Abbey in London. The statue was made to replace an old medieval shrine. That shrine had been destroyed a long time ago. The new statue was based on an older one from the 1300s. It was unveiled in 1971.
- Our Lady of the Undercroft (1982): This bronze statue is 3 feet 6 inches tall. It is in Canterbury Cathedral in Kent. The statue shows Mary wearing a crown and sitting on a throne. She is holding baby Jesus. Behind Jesus's head is a golden Canterbury cross. The original statue was destroyed during the Reformation.
- Our Lady of the Taper (1986): This sculpture was made for the Welsh national shrine. It is also known as Our Lady of Cardigan in Wales.
- Our Lady of 5th Avenue (1989): This is a bronze statue of Mary and baby Jesus. It is located in St Thomas Episcopal Church in New York City.
- Our Lady of Coventry (2001): This statue was placed in the ruins of St Mary's Priory in Coventry.
