Each block of clay is a story waiting to be told, whether it be through organic shapes taken from nature, overlapping layers, sculptural forms, and colour they all contribute to a quiet introspective narrative.

Clay forms the blank canvas, emotions, feelings and then finally glaze takes it to the untold story and the viewer then holds, reads and then in turn tells the story. Each piece is unique, sometimes in clusters or groups waiting for the story to unfurl.

 Sculptural form and texture play a vital role in my work, where I am fascinated by the way surfaces can evoke emotion and memory. Whether smooth and polished or rough and weathered, the textures I create invite the viewer to touch, explore and connect with the work on a sensory level.

 I work in stoneware clay, and make my own glazes, often combining the technical challenge of throwing on the wheel, along with manipulating, adding to or shaping the final piece by hand capturing a sense of fluidity and motion despite being made into a solid form.

 Earthy neutral colours in the form of glaze, enhance the visual interest, drawing the eye around the piece in a continuous rhythmic flow, much like motion in nature, exuding an elegant sculptural quality with form that suggests both grace and strength.

 Each piece varies in its length of making, timing is paramount, it must be worked at the right consistency and it is done in stages over several days or weeks, allowing me to shape and refine the form at the crucial moment.

They are fired at least twice up to 1280° despite the delicate and fragile appearance of my pieces, ensures they have a surprising durability.  Glazes are layered many times to achieve various effects, this not only enhances the visual complexity of each piece but also contributes to the ongoing narrative of the work, inviting the viewer to discover the subtle nuances and textures that unfold.