Creative Practice Statement
My creative practice focuses on shared human concerns, Often the experiences of women and the ways history, conflict, and belief shape our lives. Through sculpture and collaborative projects, I use the arts to encourage audiences to question, reflect, and connect with one another.
Public Art
I work collaboratively with councils, cultural institutions, heritage organisations, charities, and community groups to design and deliver public artworks that connect people with place, history, and shared identity. My work often responds to local heritage, using research and community engagement to create sculptures that are meaningful, durable, and rooted in the stories of the communities they represent.
My portrait practice informs my wider public art work, Portraiture enabels the audience to connect with the subject in an intimate way. I ask my sitters to give me a word which represents how they wish to be represented and i hold this in my mind while working.
Studio Practice
In my studio I work with a diverse range of materials and processes. My modelled work begins in clay and wax before being cast into materials such as plaster, glass, and metals including bronze and silver. I also fabricate metal in my studio, working with steel, stainless steel, and copper using welding, soldering, and brazing techniques, which I finish with a variety of patinas.
I also work with specialist gilding techniques in gold, white gold, and silver, allowing me to create durable and expressive finishes suitable for both interior and public settings.
Whenever possible, I collaborate with skilled freelancers, fabricators, and specialist companies to develop my work and explore new techniques and processes. This collaborative approach enables me to deliver ambitious projects and ensures that each commission benefits from the highest level of technical expertise..
Community Engagement
A central part of my practice is working collaboratively with communities, charities, and local organisations. Through workshops and shared creative processes, participants contribute ideas, stories, and skills that shape the final artwork. This approach builds a sense of ownership and connection, ensuring that each project reflects the people and place it represents.