My creations derive from a fascination with wire and the forms that can be achieved with a single piece.
I make each artwork individually by hand, using steel wire of various guages. I have developed my own technique and purposely don't solder or weld. I employ a unique process where a single outer layer of wire forms the structure, creating an interplay between the 'seen' outer layer and the intricate negative space within.
I am influenced by the everyday and the simple things in life I love. From my home and workshop I observe the birds, dogs passing by on their walks and the local wildlife in my garden and across the fields. I see things in a 'wire' way, if my imagination is sparked by how a leaf grows or the shape of a vegetable that I have grown, then I need to recreate this in wire.
About
I initially studied Jewellery at Epsom School of Art and Design. Time spent working at a blacksmiths forge at weekends and through the summer was an inspiration to me. I went on to set up workshop as jeweller and worked for some years at a local art gallery.
I returned to my creative journey in 2020 after finding out what I could do with chicken wire. My jewellery and forging skills informed this new obsession. I am fascinated by what can be achieved with wire, from tiny birds to large-scale out door sofas and furniture.