Sandy Stoddart

Lecture by Sandy Stoddart:
Monuments That Last: Statuary in the Grand Tradition
November 29, 2006

The Eisenhower Institute hosted Scottish sculptor Alexander (Sandy) Stoddart for a reception and lecture on November 29, 2006 in Washington, DC. Stoddart, a neo-classical sculptor and monumentalist, gave a presentation entitled "Monuments That Last: Statuary in the Grand Tradition."  

Stoddart has been making sculpture and statuary in Paisley, Scotland, for over twenty years. His work falls into three main categories: satirical, monumental, and "works of fancy." He was presented with the Arthur Ross Award of Classical America for Public Statuary in May 2001, and awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Paisley. Most recently, Stoddart completed a sculpture schema and two large friezes for the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace. 

The Institute reception capped off a three-day visit by Stoddart sponsored by the Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College. During his stay, Stoddart toured the Gettysburg National Battlefield, with its thousands of monuments; visited classes; met with faculty; and offered a public lecture in Gettysburg on the arts and memorialization. 

Stoddart spoke about monuments and the legacy that they leave for the world. His expertise makes him particularly qualified to speak to the question of what truly makes a memorial great. His appearance was in recognition of the recent approval gained by the Eisenhower Memorial Commission of their recommended site for a national memorial to Dwight D. Eisenhower-the seventh presidential memorial in Washington, DC.

More information on Stoddart can be found here.