‘Dance’ – 1 Sided Wall by Alfred Horace (Gerry) Gerrard, Carved in Portland Stone salvaged from Euston station, Unique, 236cm high by 495cm wide by 61cm deep , Architecture sculpture

Dance – 1 Sided Wall is a large architectural sculpture carved from Portland Stone, originally salvaged from display at Euston Station in the 1960s. It is now exhibited in the grounds of The Sculpture Park.

The wall features a series of carved figures, some abstract, others clearly depicting dancers mid-step. Curved lines guide the viewer’s eye across the surface, creating a sense of rhythm and continuity. Recessed areas allow light and shadow to interact with the forms throughout the day.

Closer inspection reveals fine details: arms and legs are rendered with precision, while rougher sections retain the texture of the original stone. The salvaged material adds historical context, having once been part of a busy station structure.

Gerrard’s technique combines modern sculptural forms with traditional stone-carving methods, allowing the stone’s natural texture to contrast with smoother carved elements. The overall effect emphasizes movement and continuity within a static medium.