Sophie Poulton-Meeking

Sophie Poulton-Meeking is a wildlife sculptor whose work is grounded in a profound reverence for the natural world.  From an early age, life on a smallholding, marked by a passion for breeding birds, fostered a fascination with observing wildlife in its natural habitat. With her love of the natural world and a natural pull towards art, particularly three-dimensional form, she pursued a degree in figurative sculpture at the prestigious Wimbledon School of Art in London, where she built a strong foundation in anatomy and form. Now working from her studio in rural Hampshire, Sophie creates bronze sculptures inspired by time spent observing animals in their natural environments, with a particular affinity for birds, whose movement and presence continue to inspire her.

Working intuitively with clay and wax, her process is both expressive and instinctive, always seeking to capture the living essence of her subject rather than a mere likeness. Each piece is an attempt to hold a fleeting moment of connection, a sense of life, energy, and spirit embodied in form.

Sophie undertakes both private and public commissions, and her sculptures have been exhibited throughout the UK and collected internationally. She collaborates with Sculpture Castings, a leading Hampshire foundry, employing traditional bronze casting methods to translate her work into enduring material form.