My main concern is the bringing together of separate elements into a dynamic and satisfying composition. What fascinates me is the interplay between shapes and colours and the spaces between them, solid shape and line and contrasts of scale and texture. All these elements are moved, arranged and played with until, somewhere along this continuum, a fusion occurs – a magical transformation - and something new exists, occupying the space with confidence as if it had always been there and only needed you to imagine it. Hey Presto!

My process of working is fluid and playful, a form of improvisation involving both intuition and considered judgement. The shapes may come from many sources: nature, the figure, architecture or landscape but they remain ambiguous, on the edge of representation. They work in the same way as the made up words of a nonsense poem, expressing through their inherent character their own sense of meaning and teasing the mind into recognizing them. They make their own sense within their own world.

The materials themselves are not as important as one’s command over them. I like the idea that the action of the artist can make art out of anything. I use what is readily available mainly sheet metal because I can approach it with the same immediacy as cut paper.

For me making art is an essential and instinctive act. It is a life-affirming process through which I hope to create things that are a joy to look at. A celebration.