A bit about me…
I I make colourful, abstract prints. The circle is my iconic shape, I also use motifs such as birds and stars, taking inspiration from Mid Century design.
My current work revolves around the idea of the home. My personal interpretation of this theme derives from a childhood of continual change. The fabrics and furnishings of each house we occupied made a lasting impression on me. Patterns, colours, and forms evoke different locations and times in my life. My recent paper sculptures represent structures such as nests, houses and habitable spaces.
In my studio, I work experimentally, exploring materials and striving for balance and playfulness. I work in a range of scales, from small wearable pieces to large scale sculptures, mobiles and wall hangings. Circular and feminine forms generate a sensation of movement and fluidity.
Before moving to London, I lived in France, my childhood was a major influence. This sense of belonging to two different places and a feeling of impermanence has informed my outlook. Restlessness and curiosity often take my work into unexpected areas. I was inspired by the vivid colours of the Mediterranean, glass blowing workshops in Biot, the potteries of Vallauris, as well as the local artists’ studios. Later, I began exploring the vast treasure trove of museums and galleries in Paris, and then London; "I draw inspiration from different disciplines; I'm inspired by fashion designers such as Issey Miyake and Zandra Rhodes, ceramicists, Takeshi Yasuda and Magdelene Odundo, and the Japanese sculptor, Isamu Noguchi, for his interdisciplinary approach and his exploration of identity."
I have a degree in Three-Dimensional Design and a Diploma in Ceramics.