found...formed...fired
shaped by traces of place and time
My work is inspired by mudlarking along the foreshore of the River Thames, where lost fragments of everyday life are revealed twice a day by the tides. Whether a clay pipe, a buckle, or a piece of rusted metal, I am drawn to the stories these objects might hold. Each discovery sparks new questions, inviting connections to people, histories and forgotten narratives.
Working from my studio in Kent, I create ceramic pieces that explore form, surface and found materials. Through alternative firing techniques such as smoke firing and raku, I embrace the unpredictable effects of fire and smoke. These processes produce layered surfaces, subtle markings and a sense of age and patina, allowing chance to become an active collaborator in the making of each piece.
Text is often incorporated into my work through handwritten and screen-printed words applied before firing. Some remain, some disappear, leaving traces of what was once there. Like the mudlarked objects that inspire me, only fragments survive. I am fascinated by these remnants and absences, and by how they encourage us to imagine what has been lost, what endures, and what can still be discovered. Through these layered surfaces and partial narratives, I aim to create objects that feel both familiar and mysterious, inviting viewers to form their own connections and interpretations.
raku
a pure feat of alchemy! Click on the link to see more....
