I never set out to become a ceramic artist. After a career in social work and time living in South Africa, I found my way back to creativity, and clay quickly became my focus. What began as curiosity grew into a fascination with the material and the way it transforms from something soft and pliable into a form with real presence.

Over time, I’ve moved from making vessels and bowls into sculpture, which now sits at the heart of my practice. Sculpture allows me to explore form and scale more freely, and it is where my focus continues to grow.

What I love most about working with clay is its physicality. There’s a rhythm in hand-building and a quiet concentration in shaping each piece until it feels resolved. Clay holds a duality that keeps me hooked, fragile yet strong, grounded yet full of possibility.

I work with grogged stoneware, drawn to its natural texture and subtle imperfections. My forms lean towards curves, soft edges, and surfaces that invite touch, with an emphasis on form and texture rather than surface decoration. Sketches can be a starting point, but the real decisions happen in the making, as the forms change and develop under my hands.

Inspiration comes from many places. Some pieces grow out of organic shapes found in nature, while others are more figurative, often echoing female forms that reflect the resilience and strength I have discovered in myself. At its core, my practice is about balance: structure and fluidity, strength and softness, the familiar and the abstract.

I also draw from the simplicity and craftsmanship of Danish design, and from sculptors such as Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. Their ability to make forms feel both monumental and deeply human resonates with me, as does the humour and emotion people often find in my work.

My pieces range from smaller sculptures that sit quietly on a shelf or plinth, to larger works created for gardens, hotels, offices, and architectural spaces. I enjoy pushing the scale of my sculptures, testing the limits of a small studio and kiln while still staying true to their essence. This has led into developing work for outdoor spaces, where sculpture can interact with its surroundings in new ways. Whether indoors or out, I hope they bring a sense of presence and calm to the spaces they inhabit.