My work has always been inspired by human form. I am intrigued by unusual characteristics or markings and captured by the playfulness of the curves, crevices and creases that delineate our bodies. I use chasing and a freeform raising technique to produce the folds, bulges and undulations that are iconic in my pieces.
Recently my work has incorporated studies of scaring and disfigurement and their social ramifications. It is a powerful topic; one that I feel deserves greater visibility in today’s materialistic and visual world. Not only does it provide a platform to experiment with forms and textures, it also provides a rich palette from which to draw inspiration. It provokes questions relating to human nature and social norms, and challenges ideas about morals, gender and cosmetic aesthetics.
Whilst my work can be quite light-hearted, I want it to make an impact - to inform and fascinate the viewer and to stimulate a conversation. My desire is to encourage people to readdress what they see and to question their reactions to it.
‘Is it unnatural and repellent; or alluring and beautiful?’