Revised artist statement:
As a sculptor I find myself drawn to visually intriguing objects. I like to work with a mix of different naturally occurring materials items which have been shaped to fit a previous, often industrial, purpose.
My current work fixates on the manipulation of natural materials by man to create useable resources and the way in which mother nature over time 'reclaims' the material often through an oxidising reaction which can be seen to return altered metals back to a more natural hue .I find the use of woods and metals side by side particularly alluring with the contrasts and similarities in properties being multiple. Another material I like to work with is copper , its earthing properties add another dimension to each piece providing a central link between works.
To date I have used metals, woods and living plants within my sculptures and wish to continue to explore similar materials , working on different manipulation processes and playing with a point of balance; through which expressing the metaphorical presence of a delicate equilibrium between man and nature that allows for a harmonious co-existence .
