Jerome comes from a long line of sculptors, stonemasons, ceramicists and artisans, and that background continues to inform his approach to making. Working with his hands has always been a natural way of thinking through ideas, grounded in material, process, and use.
His practice centres on functional ceramics, with a focus on form, balance, and restraint. He makes objects intended for daily use—cups, bowls and vessels that are both practical and quietly considered, where small shifts in proportion and surface carry the work.
Having spent most of his life in Western Australia’s southwest, Jerome’s work is deeply informed by the coastal landscape. The shifting tones of the seasons, the soft geometry of dunes and ridgelines, and the constant movement of the ocean all find their way into his forms and surfaces. These influences are not literal, but felt—subtle references to place that emerge through curve, proportion, and finish.
His connection to the surf is also central. The rhythm of the ocean—its repetition, unpredictability, and physicality—mirrors the cyclical nature of his making process. Throwing, shaping, firing, and refining become a kind of ongoing dialogue between control and chance, where each piece carries small variations that reflect the conditions of its making.
Jerome’s approach is deliberately hands-on. He works closely with his materials, allowing the process to guide decisions rather than imposing rigid outcomes. This results in objects that retain a sense of immediacy and tactility—pieces that feel made, rather than manufactured.
At the core of his practice is the idea of use. Cups, bowls, and vessels are not conceived as static objects, but as things to be held, handled, and returned to. Over time, they gather traces of the people and environments they move through, becoming part of everyday rituals.
Rather than seeking perfection, Jerome is interested in balance—between refinement and irregularity, strength and softness, intention and spontaneity. His work reflects a quiet appreciation for materials, process, and place, offering objects that are both grounded and enduring.