Figurative sculptor in various materials, especially steel, born in Barking, Essex. Richardson did an art and design foundation course at Loughton College of Further Education, 1983–6, then obtained a fine art hon- ours degree at University of Central England, 1986–9. Among Richardson’s public commissions were the tightrope walker Blondin, for Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham, and Ahoy, a spaceship sculpture, a New Works Trust Commission, Midlands Arts Centre. Exhibitions included Food is Art, Café des Artistes, Custard Factory, Birmingham; Undercurrents, a Network Touring Exhibition; and 3F Studios Show, Leamington Spa Art College. In 1996 Richardson was given a solo exhibition at The Lawns, Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich, of his Reception steel figures, amusing depictions of real people, but larger than life.