Phoebe Stannard

Phoebe Stannard was born in Rome and graduated with a BA in Fine Art (Painting) from Norwich School of Art in 2008, completing The Drawing Year at The Prince's Drawing School (now the Royal Drawing School) in 2010. Having been nominated as New Medalist of the Year 2009-10, Stannard spent time in Bulgaria at the National Academy of Art, and Rome in The School of the Mint. She works in a variety of media including drawing, prints and art medals, often taking inspiration from myths, decorative textiles and animals. In 2012, Stannard's work was exhibited at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Her medal, “Under Lock and Key II”, now forms part of the museum’s permanent collection. Her “Minotaur” medal has recently been editioned by the British Art Medal Society, with a copy now held in The British Museum. She currently lives and works in London.