I have always admired the elegance of black and white. The stark contrast between them offer a powerful combination that is simple yet sophisticated. The two extremes signify both the absence and presence of light. I find an occasional hint of gold or a bold splash of one other colour can really enhance the overall effect.
It’s All Black & White to Me!
Que? (2018)
Unglazed ceramic over hand-formed metal
I love this piece! It is intended to be both fun and flippant. You might see a dancing figure, or a Q, but for me this work is a metaphorical “flipping the bird” or a WTF? Still one of my favourites.
Orbital (2018)
Glazed & unglazed ceramic, copper wire, glass bead
A sculpture that represents the micro within the macro and vice versa. Orbital could be the journey of the electrons around the nucleus or the cycle of planets around the sun, or both at the same time. I’m a little bit sciencey like that.
Juxtaposition (2018)
Glazed & unglazed ceramic, gold glass
Strong geometric lines suit the black and white combination I think.
Skin & Bones (2018)
Glazed & unglazed ceramic
Utilising some old handmade ceramic pieces from my art school days, this piece makes me think of skeletons and porcelain white skin stretched very thinly. Call me weird …
You are the Yang to my Yin (2015)
Unglazed & glazed ceramic, millefiore, metallic tiles, copper wire
A couple of amoebas floating in the soup of life. This work is a representation of me and my partner; we are polar opposites and yet so alike in many ways. The paradox of people.
Entwined (2010)
Marble & glazed ceramic on wire-work base
An occasional table, from my furniture restoration phase. I love knot work.
Simpatico I (2010)
Ceramic & glass on wire-work base
The pattern here on the base repeats the wire work below to create a mandala. This chair is part of a diptych.
Simpatico II (2010)
Ceramic & glass on wire-work base
A partner to Simpatico I.
Entwined, Simpatico I & Simpatico II (2010)
A grouping of black & white against an autumn back drop.
My Fair Lady (2007)
Ceramic & glass on wire-work base
I love the art nouveau period but wanted to keep the colour scheme simple for this small chair. The design was inspired by a vintage poster.
Metamorphosis (2006)
Acrylic on paper
An exploration of shapes that could be hearts or could be butterflies …