My work centres on the interactions between various clay bodies and raw materials under atmospheric firing conditions (cone 10/11 gas reduction). I seek to uncover new possibilities in clay and am in constant awe of the effects these natural materials can produce.
My work is constantly evolving as I focus on and explore new discoveries and design elements. I employ a range of glazing techniques with this work, most requiring a number of separate processes depending on which effects I aim to achieve.
The forms I throw on the wheel serve as canvases for experimentation and exploration of glaze and surface development as I work to build and refine my library of finishes and designs to draw from.
While similar glazes and combinations are used from one firing to the next, these pieces are unique one-of-a-kind designs which are difficult to replicate.
Slight changes in raw materials (source, purity/compositional differences) firing temperature and duration, and where each piece is positioned within the kiln can drastically alter the results - consistency is very difficult to achieve with atmospheric (high-fire gas reduction) firings.
I produce separate bodies of work for exhibition and retail within local and international galleries and stores, with periodic online store releases.
I do not have regular intervals between these releases as it’s not possible for me to do so given my on-going workload and other responsibilities. I give at least one week’s notice prior to the listings becoming available via my mailing list and on my social media accounts.
My restocks (utilitarian wares) usually comprise between 100-130 items.
Large item restocks usually include 5-10 items - this consists of large bowls and vases.
~ Arches and Waves ~
Most recently, I have been focussed primarily on my Arches and Waves glaze designs.
These pieces highlight the interactions between my glazes beautifully, creating a sense of fluidity and movement.
~ Cryptic ~
I periodically include a small number of Cryptic items with a secret inscription melted into the glaze. The text changes each batch, with the content and theme centering on my focus at the time.
~ Neo ~
My Neo Purple/Green glaze is made using the rare earth lanthanide Neodymium oxide (Nd). This colourant has dichroic/light reactive properties changing from purple under natural and halogen lighting, to white or light green/blue under fluorescent lighting. This effect is most noticeable over porcelain as this is the whitest/purest clay body.
~ Designs and Forms ~
My online restocks feature variations of my Rainbow, Sima, Arched, Dotty, Hoops and Melting Hearts designs. I am constantly exploring new ways to work with my glazes, and revisit previous experiments periodically to see where I can take them.
Espresso/Demitasse Cups
Teabowls/Chawan
Tumblers
Vases
Low Mugs
Standard/Tall Mug
I also include larger mugs in several styles (barrel, tulip) and small bowls/ring dishes.
You can check out my archive pages for more examples.
~ Batch Items ~
Batch items are solid-glazed utilitarian items carried by my stockists - these are updated in my online store when they are available. These include my Floating Blue, Sanguine Red, Rutile Mist, Tidal and White Crackle glazes.
The photos in the listings are not necessarily the items available - the finish between batches varies so I try to include several images to encompass all of these variations.
I produce larger items in these glazes for my stockists including vases and bowls in a range of sizes. You are welcome to contact me directly to check availability as these are not always listed in my store.
All batch items can be pre-ordered, I offer discounts for sets of 4+ pieces - please email me for more information.