THE SCULPTURE

In the studio, the many steps towards creating a sculpture; modelling, mould making, casting and patination, are carried out in house by the artist. This gives greater freedom of expression to experiment and refine work even in the later casting and patination stages..

Her greatest artistic inspiration has to be the natural world. Initially focussing solely on portraiture in synthetic wax or clay, she expanded her practice to casting natural objects such as driftwood and plants but also stones, often a starting point for her pieces. Nature’s power, mystery and regenerative capacity has always fascinated her.

The creative act enables her to tap into a great source of personal energy and connect with herself and her subject. Her background in languages, means that communication is a key part of her creative practice. She has learned to “listen” to natural objects which inspire her to ‘tell a story”, by adding or embedding a piece of sculpture or object in the work.

Through this, she explores the themes of metamorphosis and change; the new born of the old, the quintessence of life. Other times, her work speaks of the simple joy of being alive… The power, beauty and delicate balance of man's inextricable bond with the natural world is yet another important thread running through her work. Man is the custodian of this extraordinary planet and drastic changes need to be made to preserve it for the future. 

The artist likes to keep a rawness in her work, aiming for a striking, bold and expressive style. Whilst often representational, her sculpture is driven by feelings and sensations, often resulting in highly evocative, emotional pieces.