The rotation of the earth and influences of the sun and moon create constant movement and instability. In order to survive the effects of these shifting forces every living thing has developed a multitude of inherent rhythms...
This collection of over 40 unique pieces explores the cycles of time and seasonal change; many of them featured in my solo show "Inherent Rhythms". For more information on the show and the development of this work, click here.
All pieces are sold with the fauna and bases shown.
These hand thrown sculptures look at communication through body language. These silent, powerful gestures can be subtle, at times instinctive, often communicating more than words themselves.
So much going on inside our heads.. what do we share, show, hide?
Ideally hung in a window, these pieces play with the notion of public/private, inside/outside... with changing light, shadows and perspectives, the elements of these sculptures we notice can shift.
In this body of work I am exploring situations where consistency exists alongside constant change. The regular rhythm of our daily routines is accompanied by variations of thoughts, moods and emotions - each experience unique..
Using the South Downs as a metaphor to explore this duality - I have thrown the same form in different colours and textures - each piece unique.
In the past year I have begun using local clay,wood and flora - not only to know where my materials come from, but to connect to a particular place and time.
I have thrown many of the pieces in this body of work with wild clay hand dug and processed from the South Downs National Park (with permission) and mounted them on Oak or Elm from local felled trees.
Hedgerows are one of my timekeepers. Subtle changes of colour, texture & growth indicate seasons gently shifting. These microcosms have so many vital functions yet they are often overlooked.
Not only do they provide food and refuge for wildlife, they capture carbon, reduce flooding and improve air & water quality. Some Sussex hedgerows can be dated back to the Bronze Age, giving clues about historical agricultural techniques..
the list goes on… they should be treasured.
Foraged hedgerow flora collected at different times of the year are entwined around and held within the bowls and thrown sculptures - periods of growth, abundance, and decline held and remembered.
These hand thrown double skinned porcelain pieces explores the connections between the seen and unseen aspects of ourselves (thoughts, behaviour and reactions) and the ever changing boundaries between them. "Investigating the threshold of inside/outside, public/private, I explore where and how we draw a line and how this is constantly shifting."