Jason Battle (also known as Jay Battle), ARBS (born 1966) is a sculptor known for his work at Salisbury Cathedral.
Battle was the head stone-carver for the west front of Salisbury Cathedral. He now lives and works in Salisbury.Anne Morris (23 September 2010). "Stirring exhibition at the cathedral ", Salisbury Journal. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
Included in his figurative work are the series of new statues he sculpted for the West Front of Salisbury Cathedral which were created between 1998 and 2008.Table of the Statuary of the West Front of Salisbury Cathedral#cite note-2 These figures are the largest set of statues from one sculptor to be added to the cathedral's West Front since James Redfern in the 19th century.
His abstract sculpture, Pendant Line, has been shown inside Salisbury Cathedral in the exhibition, 'Liminality', in 2010.Tristan Cork (22 September 2010). "Cathedral sculptures offer new perspective on a sacred space", Western Daily Press, p. 31.(13 September 2010). "In Pictures: Giant art in Salisbury ", BBC News. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
He is represented by Adam Gallery and is an associate of the Royal British Society of Sculptors.Jay Battle ARBS , Royal British Society of Sculptors
Public works
Vanishing Point, Canary Wharf, London 'Standing Divide' – University of Winchester
References
Additional sources Charles Baile de Lapierriere (editor). Who's Who in Art: Biographies of Leading Men and Women in the World of Art in Britain Today, Morven Press, .
External links Official website Official gallery Listing on Artsy Listing on artnet Canary Wharf Art Trail