Edwina Sandys, an internationally acclaimed sculptor, was recently in Israel in order to look for the perfect venue for her next sculpture.  While in Israel, Sandys met with Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Peres.

For over 30 years, Sandys has created art that has reached wide audiences – from UN centers in New York, Geneva, and Vienna to pieces in public spaces such as the Brooklyn Museum of Art and New York's Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

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Major works include, but are not limited to: Pillars of Justice (2007), Twin Crosses (2003), Millennium Arch (2003), Eve's Apple (1998), Team Spirit (1995), Paradise Regained (1992), Breakthrough (1990), Break Free (1990-1994), Branches of Promise (1989), Woman Free (1989), and Child, Family, Generation (1979-1980).

Israel is excited about the prospects of Sandys' next statue to be incorporated into the Israeli landscape.

President Peres expressed his gratitude for Sandys' trip to Israel and her family's connection to the country:  “We are glad to see you. Churchill, for us, is a statesman who made a breakthrough in human history. The Jewish people owe a great debt to your grandfather for the historical path he was instrumental in entrenching. Our nation is truly grateful to your family.”

The president shared his impression of the huge impact that meeting Churchill made on David Ben-Gurion and promised to locate the emotional letter Ben-Gurion had written after the meeting. Sandys presented Peres with a book of her works, while the president commended her decision to place her sculpture in Israel.