In Focus: Sculptor Robert Erskine discusses the life and work of Ronald Pope, with Lucy Bamford

Robert Erskine ©Robert Erskine

Robert Erskine is an English sculptor, designer and broadcaster, known for his monumental public works. Robert was mentored by Ronald Pope through his early career and they enjoyed a life-long friendship. In this fascinating conversation with curator Lucy Bamford, Robert shares memories of first meeting Ronald, understanding his practice, and the influence he still has on Robert today.

Robert Erskine currently lives and works in Suffolk, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Sculptors, and a recipient of the Otto Beit Award (OBA) for outstanding public sculpture.

Having created a number of landmark sculptures for commercial, public and regeneration schemes, Erskine's sculptures have been awarded the status of 'permanent public monuments' by The Public Monuments Sculpture Association and The Courtauld Institute, for contributing to the heritage and culture of the nation. 

Visit www.roberterskine.com to find out more about Robert’s work.

You can listen to the conversation here or download to your device (66mb). A transcript of the conversation can be downloaded here (word document).

To take a virtual tour of the Process and Progress: The Work of Ronald Pope 2020 exhibition, or to view some of the works of Ronald Pope in Derby Museums’ collection, click here.