About me
After 24 years as a GP I needed to express myself creatively. I began working as a painter but became a sculptor.
I gained my BA in Fine Art in June 2007. I subsequently discovered my gift for stone carving, which opened a creative door for me and which continues to inspire my work.
About my work
I work in carved stone. I draw my inspiration from the body and other natural forms.
Once started, the work takes on a life of its own influenced by the characteristics of the stone. I usually carve directly without first making a model or detailed drawings.
My influences include Eric Gill, Constantin Brancusi, Nikki de Saint Phalle and Jacob Epstein.
Reactions to my work
“How can you make something hard look so soft?”
“ Battling depression. Was googling something and up came your sculpture of the woman leaning into her knees. Made me feel less lonely. Saw hope in her face. Then saw the sculpture of the nice strong hand holding the smaller one. Made me feel like it was saying ‘I’ve got you ‘.
Just thought I’d say your sculptures reached something in me and made me feel hope. ”
After 24 years as a GP I needed to express myself creatively. I began working as a painter but became a sculptor.
I gained my BA in Fine Art in June 2007. I subsequently discovered my gift for stone carving, which opened a creative door for me and which continues to inspire my work.
About my work
I work in carved stone. I draw my inspiration from the body and other natural forms.
Once started, the work takes on a life of its own influenced by the characteristics of the stone. I usually carve directly without first making a model or detailed drawings.
My influences include Eric Gill, Constantin Brancusi, Nikki de Saint Phalle and Jacob Epstein.
Reactions to my work
“How can you make something hard look so soft?”
“ Battling depression. Was googling something and up came your sculpture of the woman leaning into her knees. Made me feel less lonely. Saw hope in her face. Then saw the sculpture of the nice strong hand holding the smaller one. Made me feel like it was saying ‘I’ve got you ‘.
Just thought I’d say your sculptures reached something in me and made me feel hope. ”