Artist Statement
I create handcrafted ceramics and jewellery that blend modern geometry with natural beauty. My work balances sleek lines and organic textures to bring refined elegance and subtle sophistication to everyday moments and personal style. I use various mediums such as silver and ceramic in my work, and I take pleasure in experimenting with a range of ceramic methods. I enjoy throwing on the wheel and hand building forms as they are an essential part of my work as well, offering flexibility and a hands-on approach that imparts distinctive character to each piece.
Active participation within my local community is a cornerstone of my practice. I am committed to fostering creativity and sharing my passion for jewellery and ceramics by running creative workshops. These sessions provide an opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to explore their own artistic potential, engage with different mediums and learn various techniques in a supportive environment. Through these workshops, I seek to encourage collective creativity, nurture a sense of community, and help others discover the joy and fulfilment that comes from working with their hands.
Exhibition
2020 Dry run, online exhibition, University of Sunderland, Shipley Art Gallery
2021 Degree show, University of Sunderland, The National Glass Centre
2021 Sunderland Creatives Edinburgh House
2022 Sunderland Selects, The National Glass Centre
2022 Meanings & Messages
2023-2026 – puppets for South Tyneside Summer parade
2026 City of Suffrages, Manchester Jewellery week
Commission, freelance work
2015- tutor running creative workshops for the Cultural Spring
2014-2018 tutor running creative workshops for the WEA
2015-running my own creative workshops in the North East
2022-running creative workshops for CSSC
2017- Health and Well-being WEA
2020- Staying Connected Research and Development, Cultural Spring
March- May 2021 - Loneliness Commission, Cultural Spring
2022-2023 COVID Memorial commission for South Tyneside
2023 – Project Officer, The Cultural Spring
Publications
Findings magazine Autumn/winter 2021- 2022
AJC Meanings and Messages Tour 2022-2023
COA Contemporary Jewellery May 2022