Sculpture

My sculpture is based on the human head and ranges from portraits to less literal interpretations.

In portraits I strive to capture something of the individual beyond the physical appearance, it is a process which I love. My less literal work is largely an intuitive journey; an exploration of sculptural form, texture and mark making while still striving to capture something of the human condition.

I work initially in clay; which may then be fired to create a finished work in ceramic earthstone; or cast into bronze, cement fondue or plaster.

The making process is so much more than a means to an end. For me sculpting forms a conversation between material, subject and maker; one in which I am continually searching for the light and shade to define the form, while also striving to create a meaningful relationship between form and texture. The finished surface texture of my work is intentionally a direct and honest reflection of this process: a visible finger print, scrap of a tool or pat of a clay.

I work intuitively. I am fascinated by the potential for the physical to convey the non- physical; and how art has the potential to evoke an emotional response.