David Petersen (sculptor)
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David Petersen is a sculptor from Cardiff, living in St. Clares. He mainly uses metal for his sculpting but also paints and draws.
His sons Toby and Gideon are also sculptors. The family won a competition to make the National Beacon for the millennium celebrations.[1] David Petersen designed the Welsh first class postage stamp featuring a leek carved from wood.[2]
Petersen was also a Plaid Cymru candidate in the National Assembly elections for Brecon and Radnorshire constituency in 1999. He gained 2356 votes, 8.1% of the overall vote.[3]
