Mark Stoddart
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Mark Stoddart (born 1960) is a Scottish sculptor and furniture designer. He is known for his glass topped coffee and dining tables which incorporate bronze sculptures. Having had a difficult schooling until his severe dyslexia was picked up, he has become an ambassador for those affected by the condition.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Born in 1960 in Troon,[1] he attended various schools until, at the age of twelve, teachers discovered he was dyslexic. He was then sent to Frewen College, a school in Sussex which offered specialised teaching.[2]
Career
[edit | edit source]After leaving school he returned to Scotland and in 1994 set up his own business, Sculpt Art Creations where he began to produce works inspired by his travels.[3][4][5] After some success, Sculpt Art gave way to the company that bears his name today, Mark Stoddart International Designer.
He has produced several table designs which feature a bronze cast sculpture acting as the base, appear to be emerging from the water surface, created by the glass.[6][7] Some of his designs were made to a limited edition of only 99.
In 2008 Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer purchased three tables that had horse-themed designs.[8]
Stoddart produced tables which featured a bronze sculpture of the Apollo Lunar Module as the base and a glass top inscribed with the words spoken by Neil Armstrong as he stepped onto the lunar surface in 1969. One of these tables is kept in the Scottish Parliament,[1] others were purchased by astronomer Sir Patrick Moore and American astronaut Buzz Aldrin.[2]
Other high-profile clients include, Eric Clapton,[9] the jockey Frankie Dettori and Elton John.[2]
In 2014 he retrieved a sculpture after a dispute over ownership with a local hotel.[9]
Charity connections
[edit | edit source]The 99th piece of his "Walk on the Wildside" table was auctioned in 2007 and the proceeds donated to a wildlife charity.[10] He has donated the sale price of seven works to the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.[11]
He has worked as a dyslexia ambassador[12] and his story was included in the book "Dyslexia and Us: A collection of personal stories".[13]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Stoddart now lives in Turnberry in Ayrshire. Stoddart owns a Gordon Keeble car, of which only 99 were ever produced.[citation needed]
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