I am an artist based in Waihi on the edge of the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand.
In 2009 I began a love affair with sculpting clay. I hand build, delighting in a tactile exploration of the fluid movement I intuitively find there. The finished work invites touch. The elemental nature of high-temperature firing a wood kiln is the perfect choice for me. The energy of the flames’ path and that of the firing team combine, always creating a unique result. I experience such a sense of personal peace working with clay – it is where I belong. With earth building I look to my surroundings for inspiration and materials. I delight in practical creativity, and building stories into walls. Stories of friendship, jokes, laughter, memories. Special bottles from celebrations. Red clay dug from a roadside ditch with a screwdriver in the rain. Birdsnests that blocked a chimney becoming beautiful earth-plastered renovations. Special places and memorable connections. Empowerment. Playfulness, creativity, fun. |