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I am moving along with this project. Since creating the crown I have completed the copper part of the body, fabricating and welding it together from multiple pieces. The eyes have been lathe turned from brass bar and silver soldered in place, the eye apertures will be filled with resin to blank them off. I […]

I have wanted to do some under water creatures for quite a while and have decided to get things kicked off with an Octopus. I want to continue in the same vein as my insect pieces and combine wood and metal elements. I intend to use predominately copper for the body and found wood for […]

Elephant head sculpture, made to commission. Overall height including stand is 1 Metre Salvaged Steel, Maple and found wood

The Spider Brooch was created as a wearable piece that causes a conversation. The materials used give a lifelike appearance, at a short distance it looks very convincing. The piece is made from Brass, Found Wood and is set with pink rubies for eyes. This Brooch was created to commission Brass, Found Wood and Rubies

    I have begun creating a range of wearable insects based upon the larger sculptural pieces. These will be made in a combination of materials much like their larger counterparts. Once the ideas are all together a selection of bespoke brooches and head pieces will soon be available. Here is one in progress. More […]

The response to the insect sculptures was immense when they were displayed at New Designers part 1 2013. Lots of new ideas were generated from the conversations that took place at the event, watch this space.

  The Hereford College of Arts showcase of graduates work 15-19 June 2013. It has been an amazing experience seeing my work in a gallery environment for the first time, I am looking forward to seeing the work displayed again at New Designers in London.

The idea of a life story is important to me. Giving the work an aged appearance helps to create meaning and invites  the viewer to ask questions. The Nautiform pieces are drawn from my love of shipwrecks and items of antiquity. The patinated surfaces are created through a process with which I have little control […]

The Hornet is an assemblage of hundreds of individual components. The machine like qualities are perfectly balanced by the wooden elements. The piece has a distinct character which is enhanced by the aged appearance which has given it a ‘life history’. The wings are sprung loaded and are repositionable as are the legs to offer […]