I work with fine stoneware clay, I am attracted by its plasticity and colour as these attributes add depth to my finished work.
I hand throw all my pieces, although recently, I have been looking into the possibility of introducing other techniques or even materials.
The first works in my current collection are the fluid white vases.
I chose a white colour to work with because I felt this worked well with their strong forms.
The white belt in the middle is adding movement. Their body and their long and stretched necks have been manipulated so that they lean asymmetrically.
Grouping these pieces gives the work an animated presence.
After I completed them I started experimenting with other forms.
I discovered that I love working in themes because this gives me the chance to create fresh ideas and take them further.
Meanwhile, I set up my next project which was to make friendly, casual and unprecious tableware for all occasions.
I aimed to find colours that work well as backgrounds for food.
After many months of testing I finalised my choice of glazes.
Occasionally I go back and think of seasonal food presentation ideas so I expect to be adding new work as and when I am inspired.
Thinking of the functional and aesthetic elements within ceramics my new ideas are coming from kitchenware.
Here I am aiming to marry sculptural forms within the domestic setting adding artistic ideas in how to serve and present food.