“My version of Emily draws together both person and landscape. She protects the birds, women and girls within her care; she is the ‘mother of nature’.

She was a visionary, who stood against the norms of her day - but was forgotten by history because of her gender.

Emily Williamson was a forward-thinking, kindly and truly inspirational woman – but I see this statue as also celebrating woman-kind and animal-kind as a whole. I’m known for taking on challenging projects and giving a voice to those people and causes that lie hidden or have been silenced throughout history. I feel humbled and privileged to sculpt such an important pioneer and eco-activist.”