Keith Rand, born 1956, studied sculpture at Winchester School of Art. He lived and worked in Scotland for many years before settling on Cranborne Chase in Dorset.

He was made an Academician of the Royal Scottish Academy in 2006 and is represented by the John Martin Gallery in London.

His contribution to contemporary sculpture has been recognised through the many prizes and commissions he has been awarded in the UK and abroad. His sculpture has been acquired for major collections in the UK, Japan, America and Europe.