Sculptor and teacher who was shortlisted for the Jerwood Sculpture Prize 2003. After gaining his foundation certificate in art and design from Isle College, Wisbech, 1992–3, Shaw graduated with honours in fine art, 1993–6; studying for his doctorate in sculpture, University of Gloucestershire, from 2000. From 2001, he taught at University of Gloucestershire College and Western College at Weston-super-Mare. Later group shows included Burghley Sculpture Garden and Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford; and Made Flesh, Francis Close Hall Chapel, Cheltenham, both 2001. Had a solo exhibition at Leeds City Art Gallery, 1997, later ones including Alternatives Gallery, Rome, and Il Gianicolo, Perugia, both Italy, 2003. Among commissions were Gleeson Homes, Bamford Mill, 1998.