Stanson (Dr Ron Lawson) is a contemporary British painter and sculptor whose figurative practice explores human identity, industrial heritage and the relationship between subject and viewer.

Working primarily in oil painting, bronze and steel, his work draws upon a lifelong connection with people, place and the experience of being in the world. His emerging series, The Engaging Gaze, explores the moment a subject confronts the viewer, challenging the traditional relationship between observer and observed.

Combining expressive realism with a strong narrative sensibility, Stanson creates works that celebrate the individuality, resilience and often overlooked stories of ordinary people.

Alongside his gallery practice, he undertakes significant public art commissions, bringing the same sensitivity to character, material and human experience to works of lasting cultural significance.