Self said she had a desire to bring a contemporary every woman to Trafalgar Square.
Describing the statue, she said: “She is not an idol to venerate or a historic figurehead to commemorate. She is a woman striding forward into our collective future with ambition and purpose. She is a Londoner who represents the city’s spirit.”
The statue will be patinated with Lapis Lazuli blue, a rare and refined pigment.
“I have London to thank for many milestones in my practice.
“The city has truly supported my artistic development and is the best possible home for this powerful figure.”