Mission Statement and Vision Statement

 Mission Statement

I strive to inspire others to see art as a bridge to the natural world. My sculptural pieces encourage viewers to pause, let go, and embrace a new perspective—one that recognises light and plants as essential to our well-being. If someone is feeling emotionally drained and vulnerable, I hope that looking into one of my Stone and Light Bowls brings a sense of lightness and restoration, even for a moment. 

My process combines industrial materials with organic elements, reflecting the balance between nature and human creation. Using Ciment Fondu (a type of artist’s cement) and a medium-sized ball, I shape the upper half to create a smooth, curved recess. For the glass bases, I repurpose offcuts from our local builder’s merchants, Maunders in Cheddar, rescuing them from landfill. These cleaned and prepared pieces of industrial glass are then fused with real fern leaves between two layers (each approximately  3mm thick), before being joined to complete the Stone and Light Bowl.

Beyond my own work, I am passionate about sharing the meditative and restorative nature of art with others. Creative processes like sculpting and printmaking provide a space for individuals to decompress and reconnect with themselves. One of the most fascinating camera-less techniques is the Cyanotype process, which I aim to introduce into schools and community groups through hands-on workshops using a UV box and light-sensitive paper. By sharing my inspirations, I hope to encourage others to explore creativity as a means of self-expression and well-being.

Vision Statement

I create timeless, thought-provoking art that invites viewers to engage with contrasts—light and dark, rough and smooth—through sculptures crafted from concrete and glass, offering a unique perspective on mental health. My handcrafted bowls explore the connection between the natural world and its role in emotional well-being. Inspired by the landscape of the Mendip Hills, I incorporate recycled industrial glass—saved from landfill—and fuse real ferns between each layer, forming the window base of every bowl I create.

Inspired by the artist Alison Shurville, I have developed a deep passion for Cyanotype and Intaglio printing. I am dedicated to sharing these techniques with others, fostering creativity and self-expression through hands-on learning for all ages.

My handcrafted solid silver leaves capture the delicate beauty of nature, each one unique and visually striking. Using silver clay made from recycled micro-particles from the car industry, I carefully coat each leaf multiple times before firing it in a kiln. In this process, the original leaf burns away, leaving behind an exact replica in silver—a lasting tribute to nature’s intricate details.