Inspired by oriental glazes
I started working in clay in 2003, after a career in the electronics industry, research, development and consultancy. A bit of a change. But not so much. The idea of working something through from a basic understanding of the materials and processes to a final product that works is very similar!
I started with a two year Art Foundation course, followed by the three year BA (Hons) Ceramics degree course at the University of Westminster – otherwise known as the Harrow Ceramics degree. I graduated in 2008, and have been making and selling my work ever since.
One of the most inspirational visits I made when at Harrow was to the Sir Percival David Collection of Chinese Ceramics, then part of SOAS in Gordon Square. It subsequently moved to a shiny new gallery space in the British Museum, where it is seen by many more visitors. There’s something about these pots, some made over 1000 years ago, that intrigued me. It was the start of my journey into oriental inspired glazes, especially Copper Reds.