I find pleasure in seeing the vastness of textures and surfaces within nature. Of erosion and weathering, of geographical and geological change, of shape, form, time and decay within nature. I have endeavoured to incorporate my visual and tactile responses to these phenomena in my sculptural work through abstract interpretations using press-moulding, hand-building and carving techniques.

Contrasts feature prominently: contrasting shapes, surfaces, colours, techniques and processes. Spiky and smooth, light and dark, controlled and unpredictable - it is through the tension of these contrasts that I ultimately create the balance within each piece.

The making process is controlled. I spend a great deal of time smoothing the surface but spikes and dimples are often added one by one to provide a pleasing contrast before smoke firing which introduces an unpredictable surface pattern to the ceramic forms. Finally copper leaf is used to embellish the surface adding warmth and vibrancy to the finished piece.