I have been working sculpturally with various metals since 1994, selling internationally and throughout the UK at shops and galleries.
I have developed a new collection of work, first launched in autumn 2001, in the form of wire knits.
This involves moulding by hand the wire knit into the body of the sculpture. The first works beings dogs - tails and legs are added separately and hand-stitched, each creating an individual and unique piece. Lastly, collars and tags are added to these canine creatures denoting their names, for example ‘Daisy’ (a flower) ‘Digger’ (a bone) and ‘Dazzler’ (a star).
The sculpture can be personalised by gently adjusting the tail and head to make the dog look to the stars, sniff the daisies, or rummage for that hidden bone!
The inspiration for the latest collection of sculptures has been expanded on to include humans and birds. The female character can be found to be standing on a hill surrounded by the birds or with Daisy, Digger or Dazzler. The birds are also available as separate pieces and much like the dogs have a ‘pose-ability’ that allows for a distinctive and individual sculpture.’
Education:
1990 Foundation Art and Design, Newcastle College
1991 - 1993 BA (Hons) Design (Surface Pattern), Staffordshire University
1994 Prince’s Trust Setting Up Grant
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