Thoughts

Redcar beach at low tide 21 feb 2021 With all the recent storms the top layer of Redcar beach has been removed to reveal the 6000 year old petrified forest beneath the beach. This has really fascinated me and I have visited the site twice. There are some tree stumps and lots of fallen branch’s. Underfoot the forest feels soft…

Ceremonial Yoni with gold detail. February 2022 I sometimes use gold lustre very sparingly to complete or finish a piece. Below are some pieces that came out of the kiln today. I have used the gold to ignite or switch on the ceremonial Yonis, to represent the sacred flame within.

Plastic crystal experiment in Saltburn woods. March 2021 I found a plastic crystal bead part of a lamp on the path on the way to the woods. I had lots of fun playing with this bead in different settings in the woods and more fun on my mobile editing the results.

Golden Yoni Mandala, March 2021 For a while now I have been planning a piece of work on the Persephone myth. This year more than any I feel the need to mark the return of Spring. I set out to take a series of photographs using flowers, pomegranates and ceramic yoni. A combination of celebration and Earth medicine. As often…

New work feb 2021 When I work with clay I never really have a fixed idea of what I’m about to do. I work intuitively and let the clay and my fingers work together and lead the way. Today I started off with the idea of Persephone and perhaps creating something to welcome in the Spring. I was very surprised…

I have an ongoing love affair with the simple visual beauty of the interplay of water and light playing together. The perfect conditions for this are a light breeze and a sunny blue sky day not unlike the South Gare at low tide today. I am transfixed by this sparkling spectacle.

Yoni talisman. For a while now I have been playing with the idea of making little powerful Yonis to be popped into a purse or pocket or to be worn as a pendant as we get on with the rest of our busy lives. Small reminders of our power, energy and resilience. For those moments when we need an extra…

Today in the freezing cold, snow and ice still on the ground we went on an icicle safari. I vaguely remembered a place in Saltburn woods next to the beck where years ago there were the most spectacular icicles. Well wrapped up, camera in pouch we set off. This winter in our local woods have been transformed trees have been…