“My work always begins with my hands: shaping clay, carving plaster, feeling the resistance of the material. I’ve always been fascinated by how a simple gesture can give life to something that begins as an idea.
Whether it becomes a coin, a medal, or a sculpture, every piece I create carries a story and a sense of character.
For me, art is about giving ideas a physical presence, something shaped by hand, built with intention, and made to be experienced.”
“Sandra is a designer and sculptor who I can rely on to deliver great results every time”.
Lee R Jones
Product design Lead, The Royal Mint
“We have entrusted various assignments to Sandra: her works are characterised by the freshness of the touch, creativity and skill in drawing and modeling.”
UFN
Republic of San Marino
“Sandra has a natural ability to take the simplest of briefs and develop it into something truly beautiful. She is always a pleasure to work with, and it is rewarding from our end to create the final coins from her designs and to share them with collectors”.
Jonathan Deane
Managing Director, The Commonwealth Mint
My creative process moves between traditional craftsmanship and digital tools.
I begin with drawing, clay and plaster, working directly with the material to understand form, volume and character. From there, digital sculpting allows me to explore new possibilities, refine ideas and work across different scales.
I don’t see tradition and technology as opposites. What matters to me is the sensitivity behind the work: understanding form, observing closely, and knowing when a surface or a gesture feels right.
Whether I’m working in relief or in the round, I’m always looking for the same thing, to create something with presence, personality and a sense of life..
In the Studio
The Process
Every project begins with an idea, a story, a character, a gesture, or a form waiting to be explored.
I start by observing, researching and sketching, looking for the shapes and details that will give the idea its identity. From there, I move into sculpture, working traditionally or digitally depending on the project.
The process is one of constant refinement: building volumes, adjusting proportions, studying surfaces and bringing character into the smallest details.
From reliefs and medals to sculpture in the round, the scale and materials may change, but the approach remains the same: understanding the subject, finding its personality, and giving it form.
Selected collaborations
