Richard is a Director of Grit & Pearl, a Prince 2 Practitioner and Grit & Pearl’s lead on creative projects for public space, including public art, bespoke design and lighting schemes. He holds a BA, MA and PhD in Sculpture. He is an experienced commissioner and project manager with over 40 completed projects including Couple - the UK’s first offshore sculpture installed in Newbiggin Bay in 2007 (for the Inspire Public Art Initiative). Richard currently leads on a long-term contract to develop an ambitious 1.1m programme of public art for Sunderland City Council. Other clients include Durham City Arts and Cheshire County Council, for whom Grit & Pearl undertook research and development work for the 2008 Tatton Park Biennial. Richard has experience of developing creative projects for a diverse range of sites including country parks, highways, town centres, business parks, office developments, museums and leisure centres.
