I remember the first time I was introduced to clay at college as exciting, but very challenging.

Some years later when studying for my degree as a mature student, I had the opportunity to return to ceramics in new ways.

While working with digital 3D design and animation I was thinking of ways to materialize this new 3D medium.

I then worked to merge a grounding clay practice with the less tangible nature of working with digital design and 3D printing.

My current work explores the paradox of digital accuracies, the freedom of human gestures and biophilic design. 

Eleven questions about me….

Where are you from and how does that affect your work?

I am originally from a town in Yorkshire, but I have moved around to a lot of different places.

Who are your biggest artistic influences?

Hard to choose. But, Biggest I suppose would have to be Alberto Giacometti. He had an amazing and tactile truth to materials.

Tell me about your favourite medium

I don’t have one, but I like many and how they can overlap and influence one another.

Where do you find inspiration?

My surroundings, Nature and different making processes.

When is your favourite time of the day to create?

Early afternoon usually, but I can easily keep going into the evening some days.

What motivates you to create?

I have always tried to find time to create, I find creating and being creative a challenge.

Does art help you in other areas of your life?

It does help me stay calm and focused, I like how working on something can become meditative to practice.

How do you develop your art skills?

Drawing helps to think through ideas, and I find never being completely satisfied with what you’ve done helps to keep quality and your skills sharp.

Describe your ideal working environment

I don’t think anything is ideal, but a big studio in a peaceful place, with a lot of wildlife and plants around is close.

What are your favourite parts of the creative process?

My favourite par must be when you have had an idea and really start too explore and go into that idea.

What’s your dream project?

I like a variety, so this is hard to pin down. Something with creative freedom and scope to explore and research new ideas.