I have been curious and engaged with a wide range of art throughout my life, but have only explored and discovered a love of ceramics and pottery relatively recently. I find ceramics to be the ideal balance between creativity and science. I particularly love that pottery creates art that is functional for everyday use. To drink a daily cup of tea from a favourite hand crafted mug is quite magical.
Having grown up in the region with an outdoors loving family, I have always been immersed in the beauty of the area, and fascinated with interpreting and recording my natural surroundings. I find constant inspiration from the natural world - the variety of landscapes seen throughout the region, and the differences and contrasts between the seasons.
I both hand build and throw on the wheel, producing a wide variety of forms. I decorate and glaze influenced by my natural environment, and I utilise a range of locally sourced materials for a range of purposes. I am particularly fascinated by ash glazes, love using wild clay as a decorative feature, and use foraged elements such as plants, that can be used to produce texture or interesting visual effects.
Ceramics and pottery provides an endless journey of exploration and adventure, combining art and science in a completely unique way. I love utilising raw materials to produce functional art, and enjoy each step of the process, and how the practice keeps me connected to my natural environment.