New Work
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The multitude of forms and patterns found in the landscape and in the natural world are sources of inspiration for my new work. From corals, shells and jellyfish to seeds and pods, I study these forms to see how they influence, and are mirrored in our man-made world. This is an unending pursuit that continually opens up new avenues to explore.
I manipulate the clay pulling, pushing and finding new forms in a manner akin to a speeded up evolutionary process creating for a yet unknown environment.
Once a piece has been created in clay, the process of making the piece in bronze begins. I enjoy the physical process of making the bronze sculpture. I make a mould from the clay original and take a wax copy from the mould. This wax copy is then meticulously worked to ensure that the form created in clay is preserved, free from any imperfections in the mould. This allows me to maintain control over every piece. The wax pieces are taken to the foundry where they are cast in bronze using the ancient lost wax process. The patina of the bronze is carefully chosen to ensure a unity of form and pattern.