I grew up in West Sussex and the countryside around the South Downs , spending a lot of time walking and sketching or taking photos in the woodland, and this passion for the natural environment informed the research for my work. In 2006 i graduated from the University of Brighton, with a First Class BA(hons) Wood, Metals, Ceramics and Plastics.
My functional domestic ware uses colours found in the sussex coastline. The range is designed to be comfortable in the hand, with soft round forms that fit in the palm. The joy of a handmade domestic range is that every piece bears the mark of the maker's fingers, meaning each piece is unique.
I also make ceramic wall pieces, which are colourful textured landscapes. These pieces are expressive experiments with colour, using glazes and glass, and printing with lino cuts and found textures, to create pieces with layers of visual information. Many of these ceramic pieces are set into wooden frames made from reclaimed timber.