Sculptures

My approach to making sculpture has, in no small way been shaped by my experiences in Egypt. I have been drawn to both the monumentality of pharonic sculpture but also on the spiritual themes expressed in early Egyptian culture and Islamic religion.

The following works are installations or groupings of various objects which are both visually compelling and tactile. By employing this method of presentation I am able to express more fully the diverse and complex nature of my sculptural ideas.

“Implant”

The heart is a universal symbol which evokes and speaks of a myriad of emotional connotations and diverse references. In biological terms it is a recycling pump similar to plants, which also have a recycling function. The sculpture is therefore intended to be situated in a natural setting surrounded by nature.

Material: Cast lead

“Meg and her Daughters”

The title of this installation is taken from a Neolithic stone circle in Cumbria, UK which comprises of one monolithic stone surrounded by numerous smaller ones. It is a curious title in that it humanises these very inanimate objects.

Material: lead

“Place of Being”

“Place of Being” is an installation influenced by my observations of the rituals found in Islamic art. As in my other sculptural works the visual and tactile sensations evoked by particular materials I have used such as copper, wood, ceramic and even water, are intended to create a spiritual richness and a sense of history which pervades the Islamic religion. “Place of Being” is about the symbols of ritual and attempts to create a place of contemplation and peace.

Materials: Copper, ceramic, steel, oak and water.

“Forms of Unknown Origins”

My interest in archaeological artifacts and their engraved sense of history act as “touchstones” for many of my sculptural projects. The simplicity of
“Forms of Unknown Origins” is intended to evoke memories of primal and archetypal forms.

Material: Wood