A talking point that can inspire passions and transform a landscape, large-scale sculpture is increasingly valued by modern collectors, says Anna Tyzack.

A ram to remember: David Williams-Ellis with one of his huge sculptures, a private commission for an Oxfordshire estate.
A talking point that can inspire passions and transform a landscape, large-scale sculpture is increasingly valued by modern collectors. Anna Tyzack meets the artists bringing grand visions to life. Photographs by Joe Bailey and Mark Williamson.