Artist Statement
Imagine an ever changing artwork, seeing something new each time you catch a glimpse throughout the day. Sunshine through your window moves slowly, creating delicate refractions of light that play with the unique textures. Exquisite shadows full of colour are cast and gradually dance across the surroundings.
Using a variety of warm glass techniques and numerous kiln firings to create each one-off wall art, sculptural works and jewellery, I manipulate layers of specialist glass, in my chosen colour combinations, to construct captivating objects. A key theme running through my arts practice is exploring ways for us to slow down, encouraging us all to take a closer look at our surroundings, to appreciate the little things in life.
Glass is such a fascinating material, it is familiar yet unpredictable, solid and translucent, hard but delicate. I focus on highlighting its natural shine with the application of various specialist surface finishes, individually handmade elements and a sensitive colour palette. I strive to craft truly dynamic feature works of art for your home or office alongside an elegant range of dichroic jewellery and home accessories which make perfect gifts.
Visit the studio to talk to me about joining me for a workshop, see samples of what you can experience making yourself, including but not limited to bowls, hanging, pictures and jewellery. Information about my public programme of creative sessions, as well as booking a private group, or 1-2-1, can be found on my website. Examples of previous student makes gathered over the 14 years of being a tutor can be found on my facebook page.
