About me
From my studio in Hampshire, I began working with clay in retirement, a new direction that has since developed through both hands-on making and formal study. I am currently working towards a BA in Art and Contemporary Craft at West Dean College, where the intellectually rigorous and supportive environment continues to challenge and extend my approach. Alongside this, I am an active member of the Romsey Art Group, regularly exhibiting and selling my work.
What inspires me
My work explores the relationship between nature and time, focusing on how natural processes erode, reclaim, and reshape surface and form. I am drawn to how decay and erosion reveal traces of forgotten histories, and how these processes connect to themes of ageing, identity and family.
How I work
I work sculpturally with ceramic, metal, and plaster, drawing inspiration from organic and irregular forms such as shells, husks, and the human body. Making is central to my practice. I respond to materials as I work, from the feel of clay in my hands to the urgency of plaster and the unpredictability of the kiln, allowing these processes to shape the final pieces. My sculptures often feature rough or broken surfaces that suggest fragility and loss, alongside smoother or glossy areas that convey strength, endurance, and lasting beauty.
What matters to me
My practice is personal, expressed through visual clarity and sensual engagement. I create tactile works that invite the viewer to come close, look carefully, and explore the sculpture from every angle. Through transformation, I explore change as an active force that gives the work meaning beyond its surface.
Work with me
I am looking to expand my practice through collaboration, exhibition, and new opportunities. This includes working with others on projects or installations, contributing to the curation of exhibitions, and developing towards a solo show. I am also interested in undertaking commissioned work and continuing to deepen my exploration of materials, processes, and ideas.
