Years of casting bronze in high profile Bronze foundries in London. Turning the skills I learned on the job into exclusive objects for the home. I wanted to take the often conceptually, inaccessible, fine art world, into the average home. And mix functionality with decorational, artistic pieces.

I have been making since I was 8 years old. I always knew I would be an artist or creator of some kind.

I studied all arts based subjects throughout my education, from Photography and ceramics to blacksmithing and welding. I focussed on sculpture at degree level and took a job in a bronze foundry after graduation. Unfortunately it kept me behind the scenes for too long so I became more of a technician than an exhibiting artist. I worked on some very famous pieces by some very high profile artists which helped to hone the skills I have now. After opening my own studio and creating my own foundry, to provide a casting service for clients, I have been able to put a large focus on my own work. I get to explore all the ideas that have germinated over the past 22 years and I am now in full flow of production, an honour that has required a lot of sacrifice to earn.

The pieces are highly process driven. I try to allow the casting process to show through, quite similarly to abstract expressionist painting and Vitalist Sculptors from the 1950’s and 60’s. A major element of my focus is the solidification of liquid materials into hard materials. I like to show this interface between hard and soft, which is so often found in ancient, geological phenomena. This freezing of liquids can often depict violent movements like lava flows, delicate manifestations like bubbles, or gradual depositions of sedimentary layers.

The final finishing called Patination. The mysterious way that chemicals react with metals.

All parts of the process interest me, but I am adding new processes all the time. Looking at ancient techniques, from the Neolithic Age, through to modern technology like 3D printing and welding.

Nicola Hicks, Anish Kapoor, Henry Moore and Thomas Heatherwick.

Solid bronze wash basin/sink, bronze chess set, door handles, bells, freestanding lamps, vases and bottles.

I am very interested in taking commissions. And can make large scale designs to fit directly into the home. I also work in other materials like plaster, resin and a new exciting material called Jesmonite.

Due to the Corona Virus, we have been slowed down a little bit but Author are still focussed on providing a service which shows dedication and forward thinking. This will enable us to hit the ground running when the time comes. I am so excited to see my conceptions being released into the world, and the enjoyment I am hoping that people will get out of my artefacts.

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