My work is inspired by objects found in my rural environment, reduced to abstracted sculptural forms that have a birdlike or botanical essence but family is also a key inspiration. Much of my work starts with me carving into high density foam.  After the main shape has evolved I work in plaster or fibreglass and resin which is very robust and allows me to push the work to a far more delicate place.  On completion a mould is made which allows for a limited edition, max 12.  Most of my work is then cast in bronze. Much of my work is intended for gardens, both big and small.

Gallery (click to view)

Biography
After an early career as a specialist furniture painter I trained at Colchester School of Art, followed by years of learning sculptural techniques with sculptor Miles Robinson in Suffolk. I live and work on an organic farm near Colchester and find inspiration in the history of this medieval settlement.  The surrounding landscape, found objects and the cyclical continuity and balance of nature have moulded my creativity for nearly 40 years and are key sources of inspiration, influencing the flowing sculptures which evolve into birdlike or botanical forms reduced to simpler, abstracted ideas. Living as we do on a three generational family farm, much of my more recent work is inspired by family and the ebb and flow of generations.

Exhibitions
2025
Delamore Arts, Cornwood, Devon. 1 – 31st May 2025.
Sculpture at Kingham Lodge, Oxfordshire. OX7 6YL. 17 – 26th May 2025.
ArtEast, Wenham Studios, Suffolk. IP8 3EZ. 15 – 18th May 2025.
Wye Valley Sculpture Garden. Tintern, Wales. NP16 7NX. 1st June – 14th September 2025.
British Art Portfolio, Northamptonshire. NN6 8QW. 19 – 22nd June 2025.

2024
Art at the Park, Braxted Park, Braxted, Essex
Moncrieff- Bray Gallery, Egdean, W. Sussex. RH20 1JX.
Delamore Arts, Cornwood, Devon. PL21 9QT
Fresh Air Sculpture, The Old Rectory, Quenington, Cirencester. GL7 5BN
Sculpt Gallery, Braxted, Essex.
Doddington Hall, Leicestershire.
Wykeham Gallery, Stockbridge – ongoing

2023
Colchester Art Society Sculpture Trail, Fingringhoe Wick. Essex. April – Sept.
Lucinda Dalton Gallery, The Cotswold Exhibition, The Old Kennels, Cirencester Park.
Art for Cure – Helmingham Hall, Suffolk. IP16 4EH.
British Art Portfolio – Sicily Oak Gallery, Cholmondeley, Cheshire.
Moncrieff-Bray Gallery, Egdean, W. Sussex. RH20 1JX.
The Minds Eye, Artspace, Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Aldeburgh Art Fair, Ballroom Arts.
Sculpture at Beaulieu, Southampton
Wykeham Gallery, Stockbridge.
Watts Gallery, Down Lane, Compton, Surrey.

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