I have always been fascinated by form and colour, and these are strong themes in my work.
My sculptures, predominantly in stone and wood, have a strong figurative theme around the human form, where I try to express movement or emotional energy in different contexts.
I paint with watercolours – often using basic pigments and egg tempera, as well as with oils and acrylic; I also gild some of my paintings and sculptures.
Printmaking is another activity, where I like to combine carving and engraving with my interests in colour. Overall I like to understand the materials that I work with, and to explore how traditional techniques can be used in a modern context.
Sculpture
My sculptures are mainly figurative, and often convey dynamism or emotion. I enjoy working by hand, and love the hidden surprises that the materials reveal.
Printmaking combines colour and form with mark making on various surfaces. Currently I am exploring woodblock printing using my own water-based pigment inks.
Exotic, huge, recently-designed garden, featuring tropical/Mediterranean-zone plants. Dramatic, architectural planting including bananas, large tree ferns and rare palms, weave along curving stone paths.