I have lived half my life in the country on a farm and the other half in the city and suburbia; this has given me a multifaceted insight into human behaviour and the environment upon which we rely. I feel a strong connection to the natural, the trees, rocks, the paddocks and crops and the changing seasons. I am an observer and a seeker; I gaze at the complete and some small fragment catches my eye. This inspires me and is reflected in my work; there is often a small eye catching portion that intrigues me.


I have had an array of lives that have influenced my personal horizon and landscape. From mother, yabby farmer, teacher to welfare worker, communication has always been a part of who I am.

 Now I am a sculptural ceramic artist; many of  my earlier works are based on the human form. However, more recently, organic, biomorphic forms have emerged. It is through my work that I explore and communicate the concepts and ideas that inform my world.  My art takes on many guises; it may reflect my own inner state, it may tell the story of a political, social or environment issue or it may explore new forms and techniques, but always underlying it is an insight into ‘who and why we are’.

As I create my works a story develops. Sometimes there is a clear path and an easy way to the end, whereas at other times it is a struggle; the clay and I adversaries until we finally come together. It is often only then that I see an expression of something from deep within. The clay transforms into a hidden emotion or experience. It is this exploration that fires my passion for sculpture,together with observing how others respond to- and their interpretation of what I have created.

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It is not just the form that inspires me but also the glaze and type of firing. I am constantly attracted to glazes and firings that are organic and often random in their finish. For example, Raku firing is hot and exciting as you open the kiln at 1060-degrees, withdraw the glowing work, placing it in combustible materials and wait to see the result. The effects are inherently unpredictable and this is also a reflection of life; there are some elements we can control and others that we cannot. Giving over control to the firing process or the glaze and heat, provides the final adrenal rush and excitement as you open the kiln to see the horizon between artist and materials.