Jane Ackroyd facts for kids
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Jane Ackroyd
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| Born | 1957 (age 67–68) London
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| Nationality | British |
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| Known for | Sculpture |
Jane Ackroyd (born in 1957) is a talented British artist. She is famous for creating amazing sculptures that you can see in public places. She lives and works in London.
About Jane Ackroyd
Jane Ackroyd was born in London. She studied art at two well-known schools. From 1979 to 1982, she attended St Martin's School of Art. Then, she earned her master's degree at the Royal College of Art from 1982 to 1983.
In 1984, Jane worked as an artist-in-residence in Leicestershire. This means she was invited to live and create art in a specific place for a while. That same year, she had her very first art show by herself.
Since 1988, Jane's sculptures have often been shown at the Royal Academy summer exhibitions in London. She has also had many solo shows at the Anderson O'Day gallery. In 1993, she took part in the first Open Sculpture Exhibition held by the Royal West of England Academy.
Public Artworks
Jane Ackroyd is well-known for her public sculptures. These are artworks made for everyone to enjoy in public spaces. Her sculptures often feature birds and animals. For example, her sculpture called Cat is located at the Old Library in Harlow.
Other public artworks by Jane include Well at the Museum of Harlow. You can also find her sculptures at the site of the former Royal Free Hospital in Islington. Another one is in the Haymarket area of London.
Her art is also held in important collections. These include the Arts Council England and the Contemporary Arts Society. The Leicestershire Education Authority and the Goodwood Sculpture Park also own her works.
Awards and Recognition
Jane Ackroyd has won several important awards for her sculptures. These awards show how talented and respected she is in the art world.
- In 1983, she won the Special Melchett Award for her work using steel. She also received a scholarship to travel to Carrara in Italy. This place is famous for its marble.
- While studying at the Royal College of Art, Jane was given the Fulham Pottery Award.
- In 1993, Jane received the Europa Nostra Award. This was for her work on the redevelopment of The Old Royal Free Hospital in Islington. She worked with Levitt Bernstein Architects on this project.
- In 1995, Jane Ackroyd was honored with the Jackson Pollock-Lee Krasner Foundation Award in New York.
Artworks in Collections
Jane Ackroyd's sculptures are part of many art collections. These collections help preserve her work for people to see. Here are some examples:
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| Cat | 1983 | Welded mild steel | Harlow, England | Harlow Art Trust |
| Chicken | - | Metal | Leicestershire, England | Leicestershire County Council Artworks Collection |
| Dog | - | Metal | Leicestershire, England | Leicestershire County Council Artworks Collection |
| Everything but the Kitchen Sink | 2011 | Copper | London, England | Central Saint Martins |
| Queen Victoria | 1987 | Welded steel | London, England | West Middlesex University Hospital |
| Well Head | - | Mild steel | Harlow, England | Harlow Museum |
