Story
A series of pivotal moments led me to pause and reflect, allowing a path to dedicate myself to become a practicing ceramicist. I love how working with clay slows me down, encourages me to listen, be patient and hopeful. Each piece whether, functional, decorative or sculptural, shares a sense of belonging and calm.
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My work draws upon my personal experience of grief and how life events shape us to adapt and thrive. I highlight edges and surface design with carving and texture to represent the impact and moments of change. Exploring what gives something it’s essence and whether we can function in unusual ways reflecting these changes is emphasised.
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My practice's aim is to share the power and beauty of grief, experience and hope.
Process
I work with white stoneware and porcelain to celebrate the bare stone and allow colour to contrast. The evolution of clay intrigues me. Starting undefined and becoming discovered through time and touch. From hand making slip, carving to letting go through warping and allowing a piece to breathe is a theme of my work.
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Aesthetic
Muted colours express what once was bright and innocent. This can be in the pigmentation, fading or density. The pieces are often carved, with markings and lines, that share the piece's story, often told together with written poetry. I frequently like to make pieces in sets, often which hold and nestle within each other. This builds on the feeling of connecting and being protected rather than feeling isolated as they move forward.​
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