About

My organic forms and vessels are primarily inspired by nature and the Cornish coastline. The colours and markings on the rock surfaces grab my attention along with the sea moss that sweeps across the rocks as the tide flows in and out. Lichen, barnacles, rust and those sea blues all inspire my ceramic work. 

After I completed my Studio Ceramics degree at Falmouth College of Arts, in Cornwall, I returned to London where I am originally from. I had a long break from making due to work and family commitments but I am now happily making again in my London garden studio.

My vessels are made using various techniques such as throwing, hand-building, moulds and coiling. I work primarily with stoneware clay and I am constantly experimenting with glazes by layering to achieve interesting results. The experimenting never ends!

When I am making my larger coiled vessels I feel a sense of freedom and fluidity during the making process, it’s this process and technique that gives me the flexibility and freedom to change direction. 

The inspiration for my organic bowl forms comes from the rugged coastal cliff tops where the rims are torn or pinched to achieve this uneven look. I find such beauty in making these irregular, slightly wonky forms which adds movement and character to my piece. My handmade ceramics are unique one off pieces and no two pieces are ever the same. I love the connection I have with clay, which has become my form of meditation and it’s the only time my brain switches off from busy family life.

After a long period of time nature creates stunning surfaces, the landscape gets battered by the elements and it is then that true beauty is formed. It’s these weathered and decayed surfaces found by the coast that attracts me, having said that, I also started to notice during lockdown that some of these distressed and weather-worn textures could be found in our urban environments too, if we look close enough.  

Occasionally I add found materials in my work such as driftwood, rusty nails or any other interesting washed up items I find along the way. I have a deep connection with Cornwall and I regularly visit this part of the country to get my ocean fix and inspiration.

My work is forever evolving as is the landscape that surrounds us.