‘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
This three-sided sculptural wall has been beautifully carved in intricate detail from Portland stone. Originally salvaged from display at Euston Station in the 1960s, it is now exhibited in The Sculpture Park grounds. Each face measures nearly 3 meters tall and 7 meters wide – a remarkable feat of stone masonry. Next time you visit, take some time to appreciate the craftsmanship and the care that went into creating this vast geometric carving.
The three stone walls interact dynamically through textures, shapes, and openings, creating a semi-enclosed space that encourages reflection or interaction. Joy is equally suitable for a garden or outdoor public display.
Alfred Horace (Gerry) Gerrard was born on 7 May 1899 in Hartford, Cheshire, the youngest of five children in a farming family. During the First World War, he served with the Cameron Highlanders, Black Watch, Gordon Highlanders, and the Royal Flying Corps (RFC), where he flew as a night bomber pilot. A crash that injured his back led to his demobilization, after which he studied at the Manchester School of Art and the Slade School of Fine Art from 1920.
In 1925, Gerrard was appointed head of the Slade School of Fine Art’s sculpture department, a position he held until 1948, before becoming Professor of Sculpture until 1968. During the Second World War, he was seriously injured and nearly lost an arm, but persuaded doctors to let him keep it so he could continue sculpting. Throughout his long teaching career, he influenced countless artists.
Today, Joy – the three-sided wall by Alfred Gerrard – is installed at The Sculpture Park, admired by thousands of visitors in its full glory. For those interested in acquisition, The Sculpture Park team can arrange full removal and installation of the piece.
