Thousands of people pass Tom's work every day
If you live in Liverpool or the surrounding areas, you will have walked past the city's magnificent statues a thousand times. Weathered by the elements, the statues often become part of the street furniture. But when you take a minute to stop and look at the sculptures, you'll find much more than a statue. Behind the skilful positioning of clay or stone is a story, powerfully captured by the artist.
His mother stands at the bottom of the staircase, holding a baby as she tries to call him back to safety. Interestingly, the female in the statue carrying the baby is based on Tom's wife, Catherine. It was the only time in Tom's career his wife ever posed for him. The baby in her arms is based on their son, Tom, who is now 26. Tom said: 'That was one of my best poses. A lot of people used to be found dead under the staircase during the war. It's all about danger.
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