Camdonian and Maquette

The sculpture, at 15 feet tall, presents a dynamic and organic form that evokes a giant oak leaf or a pair of antlers. Its design invites viewers to engage with its fluid contours and graceful lines. The sculpture has a unique triangular cut-out shape at its base, which both supports and elevates it, giving the impression that it is poised in mid-motion.

The sculpture is made from zinc sprayed steel which enhances the artwork's visual appeal and allowed Flanagan to infuse life and personality into the sculpture.

This maquette (model) was created as part of a public art competition initiated by the London Borough of Camden in 1979 to provide a sculpture for the corner of Lincoln's Inn Fields. Flanagan's design was selected as the winning entry, leading to the production and installation of the larger sculpture 'Camdonian' currently in Lincoln's Inn Fields. The maquette represents a crucial step in the creative process and his ability to infuse static materials with dynamic life.

The 'Maquette for Camdonian' and 'Camdonian' are part of the Camden Art Collection.

After 42 years of weather, traffic and human activity in Lincoln's Inn Fields the 'Camdonian' sculpture was in need of restoration. Rupert Harris Conservation were appointed to remove the sculpture from site and conserve the artwork in their studio. The restored 'Camdonian' was re-installed in 2022.

During the restoration project Camden Council partnered with Camden Arts Centre to develop a project exploring the sculpture with young people in Camden.