Lee AnchorSculpture

Current body of work

30 Women, 30 Careers: Celebrating Diversity

Thirty life-sized figurative sculptures celebrating women across professional and life roles — not simply for the careers they pursue, but for the individuality, dedication and resilience behind each one.

Every piece is hand-built from a block of clay, and each carries its own story. Select any piece to read more about its concept and making.

All ten sculptures completed so far in this series are hand-built in Walker Ceramics No. 10 stoneware clay, recorded here so the clay body behind the work to date is on the record. Future pieces may be built in other clays, and each sculpture’s own page states the clay it was made from.

For pricing information and to commission a piece, please get in touch through the contact page.

The Marine Biologist — shells through her hair, turtles at her shoulder and a hand-glazed octopus across the figure
The original pencil sketch for the Marine Biologist, drawn before the sculpture was built
Marine Biologist Stoneware, greenware
H 480 × W 420 × D 380 mm View piece →
The Horticulturist in greenware beside a real cauliflower on a stand — the sculpted hair built as dense cauliflower florets, leaf forms rising at the shoulders and collar, the body still wrapped to keep the clay damp
The original pencil sketch for the Horticulturist, drawn before the sculpture was built
Horticulturist Stoneware, greenware
H 500 × W 510 × D 400 mm View piece →
The Teacher in greenware — an open clay book above her hair, a book held in one hand
The original pencil sketch for the Teacher, drawn before the sculpture was built
Teacher Stoneware, greenware
H 870 × W 400 × D 500 mm View piece →
The Fashion Designer’s head in greenware on its stand — a calm three-quarter face framed by broad coral fronds pierced all over with holes, a long beaded chandelier earring at one ear
The original pencil sketch for the Fashion Designer, drawn before the sculpture was built
Fashion Designer Stoneware, greenware
H 2000 mm View piece →
The Wildlife Rehabilitator — a tall birdcage with a bird inside rising from a heart-pierced crown, a collar of layered leaves and birds perched on her shoulder
The original pencil sketch for the Wildlife Rehabilitator, drawn before the sculpture was built
Wildlife Rehabilitator Stoneware, greenware
H 950 × W 600 × D 300 mm View piece →
The Architect — a house resting above her head, small houses held in her hand and rising from her shoulder
The original pencil sketch for the Architect, drawn before the sculpture was built
Architect Stoneware, greenware
H 580 × W 420 × D 380 mm View piece →
The Pianist — a run of black and white piano keys curving up from her head, one hand raised to her face, the hair and features painted and a white flower at the shoulder
The original pencil sketch for the Pianist, drawn before the sculpture was built
Pianist Stoneware, greenware
H 580 × W 390 × D 350 mm View piece →
Ceramic sculpture of a mother figure with small openings across the body and figures nestled in the hair
The original pencil sketch for the Mother, drawn before the sculpture was built
Mother Stoneware, greenware
H 615 × W 500 × D 360 mm View piece →
The Ornithologist — a bird on her head, coiled flowing hair, and small birds along her outstretched arm
The original pencil sketch for the Ornithologist, drawn before the sculpture was built
Ornithologist Stoneware, greenware
H 550 × W 370 × D 600 mm View piece →
The Florist in greenware — a bust crowned with hand-modelled orchids and roses, pearl drop earrings, a scrolling blue-and-white floral pattern across the cheek, neck and chest
The original pencil sketch for the Florist — the same crown of orchids and roses, the scrolling floral pattern across the cheek, neck and chest, drawn before the sculpture was built
Florist Stoneware, greenware
H 480 × W 420 × D 380 mm View piece →
Body Builder in concept drawing — a muscular woman seen from the side and back, hair in a high bun, one arm raised and bent, the other hand resting at her waist, wearing a strappy sports bra and briefsIn progress
Body Builder Concept drawing
Now in clay View piece →
The Butcher in concept drawing — a woman in a headscarf, work shirt and apron, a meat cleaver in one hand and a pig’s head cradled in the other armIn progress
Butcher Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Surgeon in concept drawing — a woman in theatre cap, mask and gown, a surgical headlight and magnifying loupes over her glasses, gloved hands held ready in front of herIn progress
Surgeon Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Plumber in concept drawing — a woman in a hard hat and overalls with a coil of pipe over one shoulder and a pipe wrench in her raised hand, spanners on her tool beltIn progress
Plumber Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Astronaut in concept drawing — a smiling woman with short hair in a flight suit with mission patches, her helmet held in both hands at her sideIn progress
Astronaut Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Boxer in concept drawing — a woman in headgear and a sports top, gloves raised in guard either side of her face, her gaze fixed straight aheadIn progress
Boxer Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Runner in concept drawing — a woman in full stride, her hair and ribbons of fabric streaming back from her bodyIn progress
Runner Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Farmer in concept drawing — a woman in a wide-brimmed hat and work shirt with rolled sleeves, a pitchfork held upright in one hand and a bowl of pumpkins cradled in the other armIn progress
Farmer Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Firefighter in concept drawing — a woman in helmet and turnout coat, an axe held across her shoulders with both hands and a torch clipped to her chestIn progress
Firefighter Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Showgirl in concept drawing — a woman in an embroidered corset with a tall feather plume in her hair, one hand at her cheek and the other on her hipIn progress
Showgirl Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Singer in concept drawing — a woman with long wavy hair and eyes closed, singing into a vintage microphone on a stand, one hand at her chestIn progress
Singer Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Hairdresser in concept drawing — a woman in an apron with long flowing waves of hair and one shaved side, holding scissors and a hairdryer, a comb in her apron pocketIn progress
Hairdresser Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Police Officer in concept drawing — a woman in cap and short-sleeved uniform with a utility belt, extra arms holding a radio, a first-aid kit, a torch, a traffic paddle, handcuffs and equipmentIn progress
Police Officer Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Cook in concept drawing — a woman in a chef’s hat, double-breasted jacket and apron, head tipped back as she lifts noodles high with chopsticks, a bowl of food held in her other handIn progress
Cook Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Barrister in concept drawing — a woman in a wig, gown and white neck bands, holding a stack of books under one arm and a set of balance scales in the other handIn progress
Barrister Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Veterinarian in concept drawing — a woman with long wavy hair in a lab coat, a stethoscope around her neck and a paw-print badge on her pocket, cradling a cat in her armsIn progress
Veterinarian Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Nurse in concept drawing — a smiling woman in scrubs with a stethoscope around her neck, a clipboard held in one hand, the other hand in her pocket and an ID badge clipped at her waistIn progress
Nurse Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Pilot in concept drawing — a woman in a flying helmet with goggles, a buttoned jacket with a wings badge and tie, one hand on her hip and a small model aeroplane held in the otherIn progress
Pilot Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Builder in concept drawing — a woman in a hard hat and safety glasses with her arms crossed, a tool belt at her waist and a roll of plans behind herIn progress
Builder Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
The Personal Care Aide in concept drawing — a woman in scrubs lifting an older woman in her arms, the two smiling at each otherIn progress
Personal Care Aide Concept drawing
Sculpture to come View piece →
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