Education & Early Career
Paul Vanstone studied sculpture at Central St. Martins School of Art before completing an MFA in sculpture at the Royal College of Art in 1993. Following graduation, he worked in the renowned marble carving studios near the famous Carrara quarries in Italy, as well as in Berlin and Rajasthan, where he studied India’s traditional marble carving techniques.
Anish Kapoor
On returning to the UK, Paul spent five years as an assistant to celebrated British sculptor Anish Kapoor, contributing to works exhibited internationally as well as at the Tate Modern, London.
Museums & Awards
Paul’s sculptures have been exhibited in institutions including the British Museum and the Victoria and Albery Museum, as well as galleries and sculpture gardens throughout the UK.
He has gained a number of prestigious awards and commissions, among them being the Henry Moore Award and the Lady Carrington Sculpture Garden commission. He was also shortlisted for the LAPADA best sculpture award.
Exhibitions
He exhibits annually on Main Avenue at The Chelsea Flower Show surrounded by distinguished company alongside landmark Show Gardens including The Tate Britain Garden by Tom Stuart-Smith and The King’s Foundation Curious Garden. He also exhibits annually at LAPADA in Berkeley Square.
Style & Materials
Known for his mastery of marble and rare stone, Paul works with exceptional materials sourced from quarries around the world. His relationships with quarry owners over decades ensures only the rarest materials are used. The stones formed over millions of years through immense geological pressure and mineral movement, ensures each piece is entirely unique. His sculptures explore the contrast between strength and softness, transforming solid stone into flowing drapery, organic form and the subtle contours of the human figure.
Public Art
In 2025, Paul unveiled a monumental 10-ton Carrara Marble Triceratops skull in Berkely Square in collaboration with leading natural history and antiquities gallery, David Aaron Gallery, as part of Westminster City Council’s Berkeley Square Public Art Programme.
Patronage
Paul is a patron of AT The Bus, a charity providing transformational, school-based art therapy for children and young people with complex social and emotional needs.
