These three deep-black sculptural pieces are part of an ongoing series of vases perfect for dried flowers and grasses. They are made from seasoned sycamore wood and are based on the forms of various seed pods. Several processes were involved in their making: they were turned on a lathe, carved, then scorched and blackened with fire.

Height 15 cm

This series of vases, for displaying dried flowers and grasses, are handcrafted from spalted beech wood. The title of the pieces refers to the ‘spalting’ or black markings in the beech, created when the wood is attacked by fungus. These pieces were turned on the lathe and then finished, creating tones in white, cream and beige highlighting the black fungal markings.

Height 15 cm

This deep black vase in the form of a teardrop is handcrafted from ash wood. It is part of a series of work created using fire. The lathe was the starting point for this piece, and it was then scorched to emphasise the grain of the wood and to produce a depth of colour.

Height 21 cm

These sculptural pieces are turned on a lathe from fresh oak to a 1mm thickness. During the drying process, the pieces move and change shape to create organic, undulating forms. Once dry, the pieces are finished to enhance the structure of the wood, before dying and finishing with wax.

Diameter 28 cm

This hollow oak vessel is handcrafted with oak from a neighbour’s garden. Turned on a lathe from the freshly cut wood, the vessel is left to dry before wire brushing to enhance the wood grain. Moon-shaped, it has been designed to highlight the contrast between the younger sapwood and older heartwood. The fruit seed oil and beeswax finish enhance the natural colour and grain of the wood.

Height 15 cm