Jacob Chandler has received the commission to design the trophies for the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards in London. Securing this global sporting commission marks a significant milestone in his soaring career, placing his distinctive sculptural vision on an international stage for an event attended by Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex.
Meet Jacob Chandler, a brilliant artist we are proud to have commissioned now creating work on a global scale. He also navigates the challenges of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and colitis while serving as a dedicated ambassador for others living with EDS.
As many followers may remember, Jacob collaborated on a landmark exhibition featuring his monumental As You Like It dancers. Which recived this review from Shakeaspre’s Globe:
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- Dystopia in Jacob Chandler’s AS YOU LIKE IT show
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- Jacob Chandler’s AS YOU LIKE IT show in the Moot Hall, Soulton Court
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- Artist Jacob Chandler in Smoke
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- Jacob Chandler’s AS YOU LIKE IT dancers in the Moot Hall, Soultno Hall
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- Jacob Chandler with his ‘As YOu Like It’ Dancers artwork which features in the 2024 Shrewsbury Arts Trail
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- Jacob Chandler at a private exhibition of his AS YOU LIKE IT dancers at Soutlon Hall
That 2024 project—exploring the deep historic ties between the grounds, Elizabethan theater, and the hidden geometry of Shakespeare’s woodland verse—was a tremendous success, bringing remarkable artistic energy to the historic spaces.
To witness his artistry expand from those roots into designing the striking trophies for the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards in London comes as no surprise given his exceptional talent, but it is nonetheless a joy to behold.
His thoughtful mastery of form, strength, and narrative shines through every piece he crafts.
At the same time, attention should also be drawn to another fascinating chapter of his ongoing work: his collaboration with Byrga Geniht via In Hoc Signo and othe developing projects.
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- IN HOC SIGNO in the Chapel of Magdlen College, Cambridge
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- The arms of the City of London (from St James Garlickhythe); and the golden sculpture ‘In Hoc Signo: II, Trinity’ (Chandler, Wenn and Syrett, 2025).
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- This cubic interpretation of “IN HOC SIGNO,” situated in Soulton Hall’s Epidaurus Court, powerfully demonstrates the underlying geometric harmony present in both the artwork and the surrounding architecture.
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- In Hoc Signo in Magdalen College Cambridge
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- The octahedral “IN HOC SIGNO” at Soulton Hall: Imagine the lost pyramidal roof above to understand how the building and the art share a common geometric language.
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- In Hoc Sign on show in the Shrewsbury Arts Trail 2025
This remarkable piece has recently been exhibited at Magdalene College, Cambridge, St James Garlickhythe (concluding its run today), and Colchester.
It is wonderful to watch Jacob’s creative journey reach new milestones, bridging history, geometry, and contemporary sculpture with such profound impact.
He is one of the most important tallents in Shropshire and beyond.
Jacob Chandler’s Poise and Tension exhibited at Doddington Hall
