Arts Thread

I went to school in the city centre, and my work is inspired by the streets and buildings that I explored each day. Places where my parents and grandparents walked, and where I feel at home. Familiar places connect us not just to our own personal history and memories, but also to the stories and experiences of those who came before us. These places reveal the layers of history and culture that are woven into our communities. We are part of something bigger than ourselves, and our stories are intertwined with those who have come before, and those who will come after. I make hand-built sculptural forms and vessels, incorporating scrafitto, and painted with slips oxides and glazes. I hope that my work will capture the essence of this familiar landscape, but also evoke memories and emotions that can create a sense of shared identity, history and belonging, to transcend differences and lead to connections. Since graduating in December 2022, I have been working hard to set up a ceramic studio at my home. This is proving to be more difficult and costly than I expected.