found...formed...fired

My work takes inspiration from mudlarking - searching for lost 'treasure' on the foreshore of the River Thames in London. These fragments of lives once lived—small pieces of history that have patiently waited to be rediscovered inform my work and processes. I love the hidden journey of the finds, whether that be a clay pipe, an old buckle, a piece of rusted metal.....

I create my surfaces using alternative firing techniques, including smoke and raku to create rich surfaces, subtle markings and a sense of age and patina.  I feel that the fire and smoke are a collaborator to the finished work.

Text is also a recurring element within my pieces. Handwritten text and screen printed words are often added prior to the final firing which is exciting - many are lost, some stay, others resist creating an additional narrative to the untold story,  Much like the finds themselves, only fragments of the original story may remain. I am fascinated by these traces and absences—the way they invite us to imagine what has been lost, what survives, and what can still be discovered.

pieces inspired by mud larking finds

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