Objects
The Hepworth Opening
For the opening of the Hepworth Wakefield I had an open studio at the Art House. I was showing some new work. Amongst these pieces was Repent. I especially like the hanging system for this – I wish I had designed it.
Glass
I had been doing a short course at the National Glass Centre, Sunderland. Glass is an amazing material – of course you could spend a life time exploring it – but I have just woken to its’ possibilities. I feel similar about glass as I did when I discovered letterpress. I know neon is a typical way of using glass and text, and yes, one day I shall do my first neon piece – hopefully in the not too distant future – but there are so many processes and ways of using glass and combining that with text that it leaves the years open for endless exploration. If only my current richness of time was equalled by cash as it’s a pricey do playing and experimenting with a new material. So this is my first glass/text piece – a naiive primitive affair.
Hurt
Hurt (Detail)
Hurt (Detail)
Elastic Limit
The Elastic Limit is the extent an object/body can be deformed and it return to it’s original shape. Under the saucer is a magnet creating a field in the cup. Beneath the lid of the Illy tin below is a magnet the is on a motor and the magnetic field moves accordingly.
Elastic Limit
Strawberry
Resin strawberrries for an installation in a Victorian walled garden
