Inspired by the perfect aesthetic of Grecian vessels and the intrigue of ancient Egyptian Canopic jars (in which the Pharaoh’s organs are protected by the gods for the afterlife). The work brings together ancient and modern themes using a range of traditional and contemporary techniques, including laser-cut acrylic as a 21st century twist on slip-cast ceramics.
Techniques include coiling, slip casting, hand-painting glaze and designing ceramic transfers. This makes each piece extremely personal. Certain pieces also relate to popular culture, especially the modern love of fame and celebrity status.
Attracted firstly by the use of a figurative and classical form, the viewer will be captured by a rich tapestry of stories and images. The making of each vessel progresses from an interest, to an obsession, to an assemblage of information and imagery. The container concept is a metaphor for mental space and creating a guardian for thoughts or non-existent objects. Although they are vessels, the majority of the work is not made as functional ware.
The work is loud and the agonizing detail screams a love of the iconic characters and stories, but that which is created is non-threatening and often amusing.
Exhibitions
‘One year on’ – New Designers, Business Design Centre.
June – July 2011
‘Get Fresh’ - Devon Guild of Craftsmen
Bovey Tracey, January-February 2011
‘MMXMAS’ Belgrave Gallery
St.Ives, December 2010
Whitford and Jones Gallery
Budleigh Salterton, work on show from November 2010.
‘Rising stars’ - Coombe Gallery,
Dartmouth, October 2010.
‘Homeworks’ - MINT Design Store,
London, September 2010 part of London Design Festival
‘Cornwall Design Fair’ - in association with Hidden Art
Newlyn, August 2010
‘DesignEd In Cornwall’
Tremough Campus, Penryn July 2010
‘New Designers’ – Business Design Centre, Islington
London, July 2010
Contemporary Crafts Degree Show – Tremough Campus
Penryn, Falmouth June-July 2010
Recent work displayed long term in Royal Cornwall Museum,
Truro, From February 2010
(also appeared in May/June issue of CRAFTS magazine 2010)
‘You Are Here’ - National Trust Trelissick gardens
Truro 2009.
‘The Shape of Things to come’ - Polytechnic
Falmouth 2009
Other experience
Recently offered and accepted one year of free associate membership with Devon Guild of Craftsmen.
Winner of ‘Business Design Centre, New Designer of the Year’, 2010
‘Ancient Egyptian Art in Modern Design’
Study Day Presented by Joyce Filer BA;Dip,Arch;M.sc;M.sc. University of London. November 2010
Currently Working Part-time in ‘Otterton Mill’ Art Gallery and Craft Shop.
‘How to Sell Craft’ Day seminar
New Brewery Arts Cirencester, September 2010
18 months working in ‘Inkspot Arts & Crafts’, Swindon 2006-2007
Education
BA(Hons) Contemporary Crafts.
University College Falmouth. 2007-10
Foundation Studies.
Swindon College. 2006-7
