MAKING PROCESSES
The making processes I employ combine a number of hand-building techniques: coiling, slab-building and working directly from solid lumps of clay.
I work both spontaneously and at other times painstakingly carving leather hard clay, attempting to imbue pattern and a sense of erosion.
Glazing involves layering reactive and eruptive materials, often very thickly, creating rich textural surfaces. This process of glazing aims to further the sense of eroded antiquity whilst simultaneously providing an exciting element of chance and uncertainty.
Pieces are often multi-fired, in order to build up the richness of surface.
My work is multi-fired in both gas & electric kilns, varying the atmosphere from oxidation to heavy reduction.