Kaleidoscope

I combine several making processes, throwing, pinching, slabbing and slip casting. The diversity and opportunity provided by each process demands specific handling techniques and contributes further qualities to the clay .I liken pinched pots to thrown pots, the difference being the interference of the wheel — I deviate between the two to remind myself of the sensitivity of the clay. I enjoy manipulating the raw thrown work and use these forms as the starting point for much of my work. Each form is then altered and reworked at varying stages of hardness, mostly holding it in my hands as this imparts certain personal characteristics. I also enjoy the possibility of being able to push the clay to its physical limit determining whether the object survives or perishes in my hands.