Philippa Ordan is a talented sculptress who was
initially trained as a lace designer at Nottingham
Art College and worked for several major
international companies.
As a mature student invited to join the HND course
in Ceramics at Chesterfield Art College. On
completion moved to South Africa for many years,
living in CapeTown.
As a regular rider and competitor on the dressage
circle, became involved in portrait sculptures of
other horse owners animals.
A fascination with both art noveau and the stylised
equine sculptures know as the Elgin Marbles led to
the distinctive stylised horse and zebra heads.
During the time in Africa many heads were sold
through major galleries and exhibitions. Since
returning to the UK heads have been sold mainly
through the John Noot Gallery in Broadway, and the
Anderson Gallery in Burford, and Susan Megson
Gallery in Stowe-on-the-Wolds, Cotswolds, also
directly at the Burleigh Horse Show and The
Sculptress Gallery outside Warwick. '