BACKGROUND

A growing passion for art and the beauty of unique, handcrafted objects led me to study the modernist art and design movements of the twentieth century.

I became particularly drawn to the Bauhaus

movement, as well as the influential artists emerging from St Ives, Cornwall, during the early to mid-twentieth century. This fascination developed into a professional pursuit, culminating in the opening of my first gallery, specialising in significant works of art and sculpture from this period.

In the years that followed, I established larger and more expansive galleries, further developing my presence within the art world. Alongside this, I worked as an occasional advisor for the BBC and was featured in major publications, including Period Living, as well as in national and local newspapers, where my work in art and interior design was highlighted.

For over two decades, I dealt in fine art while also working closely with clients to create bespoke sculptural pieces for interior spaces. This experience not only deepened my understanding of form, material, and context, but also inspired me to fully realise my own creative voice. The breadth of knowledge I have gained across metalwork, art, and design has shaped a lasting commitment to producing modernist forms, grounded in both tradition and innovation.

After completing two years at Southend College of Art, I immediately embarked on a four-year apprenticeship at City & Guilds London. This experience deepened my understanding of metalwork, ultimately shaping me into the sculptor I am today. This foundation continues to influence and guide my practice.

In the studio, I rely on instinct and a sense of rhythm to dictate the direction of each piece.  Attempting to consciously analyse this process risks disrupting the intuitive connection that sparks ideas.

Working with a variety of materials like anthracite, iron, steel, copper, brass, bronze and aluminium, I explored both structure and fluidity. Through carving, moulding and shaping, I create forms defined by tension and strength.  However techniques using the English wheel and anvil allow me to introduce softer, more flowing curves.  Over many years, these refined skills enable me to transform rigid materials into expressive, dynamic forms.

Movement is central to my practice, often leading to more abstract expressions. Metal offers endless possibilities, allowing me to bring my visions into physical reality.  The transformation of a flat, inert sheet into something complex and evocative is at the heart of my work; it’s both my discipline and my passion.