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  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 […]

Made of African black-wood, turned brass and copper. This piece has a sinister appearance, the sharpness of the leg tips add to its aggression. African black wood, brass and copper

The ant is made from lathe turned brass and wood, the legs are multi positional and it can be set in a variety of poses. looking into its eyes, it seems to be looking back at you. Wood, brass and copper

Inspired by gothic architecture, the Tri-pod saw the first introduction of a wooden element, the combination of the warm wood within the cold steel was a welcome one. The stylized form can be maneuvered into a variety of poses allowing it to be suited to its setting. Spalted Ash, steel and brass

After a shaky start the hornet project is moving along. Have completed 95% of the brass components just got to make the brackets do the head and abdomen as well as the mandibles and antenna. Really looking forward to applying the finishing touches.

Started making all the brass sprung loaded pistons and other thingamajigs. Starting to get a feel for the scale of this piece (massive). Next I have to assemble all the wing mounts which means soldering steel… yay! Well here goes.

Made a start on the new piece of work, laser cut components ready for fettling.