Artworks
Unfired, burnished clay, wool, thread
Merging unconventional mediums and traditional techniques, into 2D and 3D work, has been a constant endeavour of mine. The use of unfired clay has played an integral part in my art practice, especially in my Vessels which represent the origins of my work in the permanence of unfired clay. These have evolved from much experimentation and from a variety of processes, as evident in the burnishing, coiling, collaging, painting and/or sewing of clay. My inspiration comes from the readily available materials in my environment. Incorporating raw materials found in nature, such as creek clays, silt, and beach sands are extractions vital to my work.