This latest work was finally launched in 2006 whilst at a Residency in Australia (see Working/Exhibiting Overseas-"Mittagong Australia") from maquettes that had been on the studio shelf for a number of years!

Essentially I see the work rooted in carving - they begin as small carved maquettes, are hand-built to finished size and the final form & surface is abraded like carving.  The work refers to the abstractions of Henry Moore, an early hero, and the bio-morphic forms of Jean Arp.

All the pieces from my 2006 Australian Residency are now in collections.  I am working on a new series in Canada using a pinching technique that builds the form in small accretions, much like a mud wasp.  The process is an interesting counterpoint to slab building.  The first piece, "The Three Faces of Eve" is already in a collection and I have 2 new pieces from the kiln (December, 2008).

Two views of "Wings to Oz"
27" high.  Wood Fired

Sturt Permanent Collection

Two views of"Three Faces Of Eve"
46" High.

Collection of
Leon and Leila Getz

Three views of"Split Definitive"
37 " High.