Eve Shepherd was commissioned to create three busts for the permanent collection at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London. Representing three un-depicted societal groups within the museum’s collection - women, Refugees and the LGBTQ community - the pieces were unveiled by Sir David Attenborough at the opening of the new Sea Things gallery in 2018. Visitors now make a beeline to visit these pieces, and they are among the most sought-after items within the museum.

Made in collaboration with Mermaids UK - a trans and non-binary group for young people - Person of the Sea pays respect to our LGBTQ community. The sculpture was created after Shepherd spent two years working with trans and gender diverse youth at Mermaids UK.

Made in collaboration with families from AFRIL (Action for Refugees in Lewisham), The Sea Deity acknowledges our Refugee and Immigrant communities. Representing a timeless protector, this dramatic figure draws on the lived experiences of forced migration. Look closely to spot the intricate details in the work, from the pepper spray can in the sculpture’s crown to the overcrowded lifeboat at its base.

Made in collaboration with the Girl Guides, the third bust celebrates the 10 million Girl Guides world-wide, and their importance through history to the present day.