Clay has been part of my creative journey for many years, though my path has not been a straight one. After a 40-year absence — spent building a career in engineering and business — I returned to clay and immediately fell back in love with the medium. The sense of contentment and fulfilment that comes from expressing myself artistically was something I had long missed, and rediscovering it has been like coming home.

Working with clay allows me to connect deeply with my instincts and creativity. I’m drawn to the tactile nature of the process and the sense of surrender that comes with handing control to the kiln gods, where outcomes are often beautifully unpredictable. The transformation that happens in the kiln — that meeting of fire, earth, and chance — mirrors the balance between control and letting go that I find both challenging and deeply rewarding.

I am fascinated and inspired by the shapes, textures, and flowing lines created by the ebb and flow of the tides and the erosion of wind and waves along the Dorset coastline where I live. These natural forces reveal patterns of movement and transformation that I echo in my sculptural forms. Through clay, I explore the beauty of imperfection and the harmony between human touch and natural form. Each piece is a conversation between material, maker, and the unpredictable alchemy of the kiln.