Astrid's Work - Thomas More

Thomas More 1967

In 1967 there was a competition to provide a statue of Sir Thomas More to stand outside Chelsea Old Church in London.

Astrid entered and created a maquette for consideration.

Original maquette – cement fondue

(more recent resin casting) Photograph anon.

Sadly, Astrid’s entry was turned down in favour of another artist, but it is significant that this was by no means a unanimous decision of the selection committee. In fact the criticism levelled at the chosen works precipitated the resignation of Sit John Rothenstein. All of which was reported in the Times Diary on the 18th August 1968.

However, Astrid’s efforts were not wholly wasted. Her creation attracted a great deal of positive feedback and most certainly helped with future commissions.