My ceramics reflects my interest in natural forms, shapes and textures within the landscape, urban and countryside. I am also a collector of rocks and pebbles, which all influence my pieces. I am constantly exploring different ways to create forms that look as though they have grown within their environment, part of the place they inhabit, ancient and weathered.
I often colour the clay with oxides as well as using coloured slips and glazes applied over a number of firings to create depth and texture, rhythm and movement within the glazing. Though with the need to control electricity use today I am exploring different ways to layer colours and textures without the need for multiple firings, this is ongoing experimentation.
The visual and tactile quality of my work is essential to me; colours and textures that speak of pebbles on a beach, rocks on a river bed, ancient stones, old places.
Each piece is hand built and unique. The garden work is high fired, stoneware and frost proof.