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PAPER SCULPTURE

I have experimented with making paper from many varied materials. Taking this paper and making sculptures with inclusions of other raw, organic materials is the objective. Seaweed is a favourite when working with hand-made paper. I collect seaweed from the shore at different times of the year. I then treat it and store it for […]

RIPPLES

2019, Porcelain and fabric, 15 x 9 x 5 cm (2 pieces) This was in response to being invited to participate in an international exhibition. The brief stipulation was ‘book’. I decided that I wanted to create a sculptural object that told a story but left the story untold. The motivation for the piece was […]

MOTHER MAY I

An experiential piece spread over 2 studio spaces. 10 metres x 5 metres, with a dividing wall. The area is covered with a fabric reminiscent of the type of tights worn by nuns in the 1970’s/80’s. The floor of the space is safe to walk on but undulates underfoot. The fabric, which also covers the […]

MEMORY BAGS

Textiles, handmade paper with flower inclusions, stitching and fragments of original poem, 24 bags 20 x 10 x2 cm, suspended

CAN YOU SEE ME NOW

Dimensions: 45 x 36 x 25cm This work was the result of taking part in IRON R2018. This was an intense, iron forging, event lead by Irish artist James Hayes and his team. American artist Tamsie Ringler was invited to create her ‘River Lee’ piece and a limited number of us were invited to participate […]

WHAT LITTLE GIRLS ARE MADE OF

Type: Mixed media (self-developed cured compound) Dimensions: 45x36x25cm This piece was part of my degree work for my BA in Contemporary Applied Art. The concept came from my investigation into women who have suffered child abuse, and the impact these traumatic events have on their inner self. If the damage were visible what would that […]

PORCELAIN

When I use porcelain in my work I do so with intention. It is used with the knowledge and skills that I have developed over the years. I use it knowing the qualities it contains. Porcelain is incredibly strong, older than time, cherished by some, despised by others. It was once used as currency; its […]