‘Joy’ – 3 Sided Wall Alfred Horace (Gerry) Gerrard, Carved in Portland Stone salvaged from Euston station, unique, 275cm high by 700cm wide by 560cm deep, Architecture sculpture

Joy is an architectural stone sculpture of a three sided wall.

The three stone walls interact dynamically through textures, shapes, and openings. Creating a semi-enclosed space for reflection or interaction. Thus enabling people to enter the semi-enclosed structure, fostering contemplation or interaction.

Joy is suitable for a garden or outdoor public display.

Alfred was born 7th May 1899. He was born into a farming family in Hartford, Cheshire 1899, Alfred was the youngest of five children.

During the First World War, he served with the Cameron Highlanders. Black Watch, the Gordan Highlanders and the Royal Flying Corps (RFC).  In the RFC, Gerrard flew as a night bomber pilot. On one occasion his undercarriage fell off, causing him to crash and injury his back. This left him demobilized. He then decided to study at the Manchester School of Art. And at the Slade School of Fine Art from 1920.

In 1925, Gerrard was appointed the head of the Slade School of Fine Art’s sculpture department, a position he held until 1948 after which he became Professor of Sculpture until 1968. During the Second World War, Gerrard was badly injured and almost had his arm amputated but managed to persuade the doctors to let his keep it so he could continue to sculpt. During a long teaching career, he influenced many artists.

Up to the present time ‘Joy’ – 3 Sided Wall by Alfred Horace (Gerry) Gerrard is installed at The Sculpture Park, subsequently being admired by thousands of people in its full glory. What’s more if you wish to purchase the piece, The Sculpture Park team are able to arrange the full removal and installation