My practice revolves around the transformative processes of ceramic. I utilizes these processes to explore the themes related to transition.
I started my journey with clay through a BA at Hertfordshire University in 2016. This coincided with dealing with a traumatic event in my own life, so this event became entwined with my work. The final output for my degree was focused on creating a body of work to encourage a dialogue with the viewer. I tried to capture what I felt were moments in time that represented the darkness and beauty that could coexist within at the same time, creating an internal conflict.
That human element is key in my practice and I followed through on this within my Masters at Staffordshire University. Exploring touch points, transitions and what it means to let go of control. I did this through experimentation with materials and processes. Allowing the processes and the materials natural characteristics to determine the outcomes. Learning to give up control, to align with the moments in time of each process.
On completing my Masters I moved to Northamptonshire and am currently establishing my first studio in Chelveston.
