Anthony has been awarded Artist-In-Residence positions that have taken him around the world.
These experiences have been hugely inspirational and have had a lasting impact on his artistic practice.
Round-the-World Sailing Voyage, 2009-10
In September 2009, Anthony joined the magnificent three-masted Dutch sailing ship Stad Amsterdam for an eight-month voyage around the world. This extraordinary journey was undertaken for a television documentary series about Charles Darwin and The Voyage of the Beagle, with Anthony serving as one of the presenters. In addition to visiting numerous destinations connected to Darwin’s original expedition and presenting on camera, Anthony also took on the role of Artist-in-Residence aboard the ship—echoing the contributions of Augustus Earle and Conrad Martens on the original Beagle voyage.
The Falkland Islands, 2012
In 2012, Anthony was awarded a Shackleton Scholarship, which gave him the opportunity to spend a month in the Falkland Islands as Artist-in-Residence. During this time, he taught sculpture and photography at the school in Stanley, and led students in creating a public sculpture project for charity that was displayed throughout the town. He also had the chance to visit several of the outer islands, where he encountered the remarkable wildlife of the Falklands.
South Georgia, 2013-14
From November 2013 to January 2014, Anthony lived on the remote sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. This Artist-in-Residence position was generously supported by the South Georgia Heritage Trust — a remarkable charity dedicated to preserving both the island’s breathtaking natural environment and its rich history. During his time there, Anthony lived among penguins, seals, and albatrosses, developing a deep affection for this wild landscape and its animals inhabitants. The inspiration drawn from this residency remains a powerful and enduring influence in his artwork to this day.
Examples of Residency Work
Following his time on South Georgia, Anthony sculpted and cast a bronze portrait bust of the legendary polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. The sculpture is now part of the permanent collection of the South Georgia Museum, where it is displayed just a few hundred meters from Shackleton’s final resting place in Grytviken Cemetery.
The time Anthony spent closely observing the remarkable wildlife of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia continues to inspire new ideas and designs for his work. More than twenty bronze sculptures have been directly influenced by his experiences as Artist-in-Residence in these extraordinary places — several of which are shown in the image to the right.
During his residency at the South Georgia Museum, Anthony created a series of replica scrimshaw carvings to be sold in the museum shop, raising funds to support the vital work of the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT). He also produced fine art photographic prints, which were auctioned aboard visiting cruise ships in aid of the ongoing Habitat Restoration Project. This remarkable conservation initiative has since succeeded in eradicating invasive rats from the island, safeguarding millions of nesting birds. Anthony is deeply honoured to have contributed to such an inspiring and successful project.
Anthony has also sculpted a smaller portrait bust of Sir Ernest Shackleton for collectors and admirers of the great explorer. This piece was inspired both by his residency on South Georgia and by the twenty voyages to Antarctica he has undertaken since 2014.
Anthony has donated several of his bronze sculptures to the South Georgia Heritage Trust for fundraising auctions and is proud to continue supporting their remarkable work. The funds raised through these auctions contribute to vital conservation projects on the island, helping to protect its wildlife and restore its fragile environment.
During his time teaching at the Falkland Islands Community School in Stanley, Anthony led a series of sculpting classes that culminated in the ‘Penguin Parade’ — a charming collection of King penguin sculptures crafted by his students. The artworks were exhibited across the town before being auctioned to raise funds for charity. The project was a resounding success, and Anthony fondly remembers inspiring young artists to express their creativity.
Anthony’s round-the-world sailing voyage had a profound influence on his later life and artistic career. During the journey, he produced numerous sketches and paintings, including an original portrait sculpture of Robert FitzRoy, Captain of the Beagle. This period also sparked a lifelong passion for sea travel, directly inspiring many of Anthony’s subsequent travel-themed art projects.