Poppy Field is a British figurative sculptor whose work combines classical craftsmanship with a sensitive, contemporary approach to the human figure.
Based in London, she creates sculptures that unite rigorous observation with expressive surface, producing works that convey stillness, presence and emotional depth. Alongside her studio practice, she undertakes public and private commissions, creating portraits and monuments that encourage a slower, more contemplative engagement with sculpture.
Field studied History of Art at The Courtauld Institute of Art before training in sculpture at The Florence Academy of Art, where she was awarded the Graduate in Residence Prize for Sculpture. Her academic background and atelier training underpin a practice rooted in the traditions of figurative sculpture while responding to contemporary ideas of portraiture and representation.
Working primarily in clay before casting in bronze, Field develops each sculpture from the inside out, carefully refining form, gesture and expression. Her work is characterised by its painterly treatment of the surface and a strong sense of atmosphere, seeking not only to capture physical likeness but also the individuality and inner life of the subject.
Among her most significant public commissions are the bronze sculptures of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, installed on the South Porch façade of the Royal Albert Hall in London. She has also created a portrait of Graziella Belli for the Giardino Botanico André Heller on Lake Garda, Italy, and continues to produce portrait busts and figurative sculpture for both public and private collections.
Alongside her sculptural practice, Field is a Council Member of the Society of Portrait Sculptors and co-author of Drawing in Space: Theory and Practice of Figurative Sculpture, reflecting her commitment to the study and teaching of figurative sculpture.
