Adopt a Sculpture
Cheryl-Ann Webster’s Beautiful Women Project
Between 2003 and 2004, I created 120 life-size clay sculptures, each inspired by the story of a different woman from across Canada and the USA. Together, the sculptures formed the Beautiful Women Project—a travelling exhibition that invited conversations about body image, self-worth, resilience, and acceptance.
After many years of touring, the Beautiful Women Project officially concluded on July 1, 2026. Many sculptures have since returned to the women who originally inspired them, while 82 sculptures remain available for adoption, each carrying its own story and quiet reflection.
My hope is that these sculptures continue their journey in places where they will be valued, cared for, and continue inspiring conversation for years to come.
To learn more about the history of The Beautiful Women Project, please visit the About the Project page.
For more than two decades, these sculptures have sparked conversations, touched lives, and invited reflection. My hope is that, in their next homes, they continue that journey for many years to come.
— Cheryl-Ann Webster, Artist and Creator of The Beautiful Women Project (2003–2026)
Before You Begin an Adoption
There is no purchase price to adopt a sculpture. Instead, adopters agree to become thoughtful custodians of the work by covering the costs of professional packing, shipping, and handling before the sculpture is released.
Before applying, please consider:
Which sculpture, or sculptures, resonate most deeply with you?
Will they become part of your permanent personal collection, or will they be thoughtfully incorporated into a respectful new artwork or installation?
These sculptures are not to be purchased for resale or commercial profit. Their purpose is to continue their journey through stewardship, appreciation, and meaningful use.
Professional packing, shipping, and handling costs must be paid in full before collection or delivery.
Every adoption is completed through a simple Beautiful Women Project Adoption Agreement.
Email your request & please include:
The title(s) of the sculpture(s) you wish to adopt.
Whether you intend to keep them in your personal collection or respectfully repurpose them.
The city, province/state, and country where they will live.
Once I receive your request, I'll confirm availability, shipping costs & arrangements, and send the Adoption Agreement.
Sculptures Currently Available
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Sculptures Currently Available —
See Beyond - There is always more than first appears.
Healing - Care for your whole self—body, mind, heart, and spirit. You are worthy of that care.
Stone Crone - Wisdom is gathered one season at a time.
Caged Beauty "after" - Self-acceptance is the beginning of freedom.
Two Souls Become One - Some connections become part of us forever.
Larger than Life - When we live authentically, our presence becomes our greatest gift.
When a Butterfly Flaps its Wings - The smallest actions can create extraordinary change.
Sunflower - Turn toward the light, and let hope find you.
Shield of Courage - Courage is revealed by what we choose to protect.
Kind Words - A few kind words can stay with us for a lifetime.
Square Circle - Sometimes the impossible is simply waiting for a new perspective.
Spoken Words - Words have the power to comfort, inspire, and endure.
Playful - A playful spirit keeps the heart forever young.
Ritual - The rituals we create quietly shape our days.
Time Heals in Minutes - Healing unfolds one small moment at a time.
So Much, So Little - We are capable of far more than we often believe.
Reflection - Growth begins when we make space to reflect.
Siblings - Some bonds remain part of us, no matter where life leads.
Wood Gatherer - Nature quietly reminds us how to begin again.
Self Expression - Every voice deserves to be heard in its own unique way.
Self Emerging - Following our own path allows us to become who we were meant to be.
The Sun Rises & Sets - Even on the darkest days, the sun will rise again.
The Joy of Two - Life's greatest joys become even richer when they are shared.
Strength - Strength is built one moment, one choice, and one day at a time.
Musical Waiver - Life is richer when we find our own song.
Self Acceptance - Acceptance creates the space where we can truly flourish.
Represents - Friendship is found where one heart reaches another.
Soul Dancer - Some souls bring light simply by walking beside us.
Rose of Truth - Truth carries both gentleness and strength.
Rejoice - Every breath carries a reason for gratitude.
Dream - Every dream deserves room to grow.
Ol' Norfolk - Laughter lightens even the heaviest of days.
Independence - Freedom grows through the choices we make for ourselves.
Loyal - Loyalty is one of life's quiet treasures.
Now & Then - The present moment is where life quietly unfolds.
Felt with the Heart - The moments that stay with us are often felt rather than seen.
In the Hand - While life deals the cards, we choose how to play them.
Mother's Loss - Love endures, even as life changes around us.
Pain & Comfort - Healing begins when pain is met with compassion.
Pumpkin - A little magic often appears when we follow our hearts.
Burnished - Time and experience gently shape who we become.
More to Me - There is always more to discover within ourselves.
Displaced - New beginnings often emerge from unexpected places.
More to Live - Every new day holds the promise of another beginning.
Looking for Love - The love we seek begins with the love we give ourselves.
I am Me - There is quiet courage in simply being yourself.
Everything in Balance - Balance is found by returning to what matters most.
Finding Footprints - Every step leaves its own quiet legacy.
Fish Bird - Strength is found in knowing when to soar and when to swim.
Grief & Faith - Grief is the echo of love that continues to shape us.
Full Bloom - There comes a season when we are simply meant to bloom.
Healing Dance - Joy and healing often begin with a single step.
Belly Drummer - Every life has its own rhythm. Listen for the one that is yours.
For Paul - The wisdom of yesterday still has a place in today.
I am More - We are always more than what can be seen.
Curly - Time leaves its marks. So do love, loss, and laughter.
Above the Chest - The deepest connections are found beneath the surface.
Breath of Life - Each breath offers a chance to begin again.
Creative Mother - Every moment holds the possibility of creating something meaningful.
Don't Touch - Courage grows each time we gently face what we fear.
Clarity - Clarity often arrives in moments of stillness.
All I Am - A life can never be contained by a single story.
Smile Inside & Out - A genuine smile begins long before it reaches the face.
Childless Mother of Love - Love is measured by how we nurture, not by biology.
Dream Angel - Some dreams quietly wait until we are ready to follow them.
17/5 - Wear your numbers with pride. Every mark tells part of your story.
Dots & Dashes - The simplest acts of connection often speak the loudest.
Love Life - Life becomes richer when it is embraced with an open heart.
A Shield Deflects More Than Just Pain - A shield may protect us from pain, but it can also keep love at a distance.
Elements - Earth, fire, air, and water remind us that we are part of something greater.
Candy Camouflage - Authenticity is a gift we give ourselves as much as to others.
Doesn't Have to Stick - The labels we carry are never the whole story.
Rose of Hope - Hope grows strongest when it is shared.
Spiral Dance - Growth is rarely a straight path; it unfolds in gentle spirals.
Honest - Honesty begins when we gently face ourselves.
Concealed Pain - Some wounds remain unseen, yet still deserve compassion.
Act on Your Values - Our values quietly shape the lives we build.
Caged Beauty "before" - The smallest step forward can change everything.
Live Life Fully - The fullest life is lived with courage rather than regret.
Celebrate Uniqueness - The world is richer because no two lives are the same.
Awaken the Day - Each new day invites us to begin again with hope and wonder.
Bird of Paradise - Every life unfolds in its own unique season of bloom.