What is special about working with clay?
I love that clay is such an elemental material. The whole process of creating with clay is very rooted in the elements. Bringing together earth, water, air and fire to transform such a basic material into objects of use and beauty is very special.
Do you spend a lot of time outdoors researching?
Yes, I love being in nature. I take hundreds of images, often close-ups of textures and decay. But I also research images of items under the microscope online. It is interesting how patterns in nature repeat themselves, how the macro and micro often echo each other.
Do you use any particular techniques in crafting your ceramics?
I use a number of hand-building methods, often combining different techniques in one piece. I work mainly with coiling, pinching and using small slabs of clay. I am not a purist, I am trying to communicate something and use what techniques I need at a particular time.
What was a memorable moment in your working life?
It is very hard to pick one particular moment as memorable. Clay has created so many amazing experiences for me over the years. My first ever solo exhibition being a sell-out, that is something I will never forget.