Statement

I make mainly smoke fired clay figurines, and being fascinated with people, I love to watch the intercommunication of posture, thoughts, and circumstances. Sometimes my sculptures tell a story, with a connection in the title and the arrangement of people in certain poses.

Romantic and maternal influences play an important part in my work, and I embrace the challenge of the world of semi-abstract. It leaves one foot in truth of reality, but allows exploration within cognitive behaviour in both the subject’s conception and use of the clay to express emotion: It’s exciting to produce sculpture which is centred within the bounds of posture alone.

Sensitivity is illustrated in my brush-strokes, and the attention to detail shows an aptitude for deep thought. It is a labour of love, bound up with a need to convey truth in expression.

Smoke firing can give a range of tones from black to white, giving a striking contrast compared to the more gentle hues of cream, beige, and brown. At the end of the process, preconceptions must be left behind, as uncovering the result may produce a pleasant surprise.