Ceramics Inspired by Beauty, Love & Grief!
My artwork is inspired by time and the ever-changing landscape around me. Nothing ever stays the same!
The rugged, weathered forms are representative of the erosion and fragility of the landscape and the often-harsh conditions Mother Nature creates. Out of darkness, flowers, butterflies and the ladybird are a reminder of the beauty, strength and resilience that surrounds us, and that life will always find a way to adapt to the conditions facing it.
This is reflected in our own lives. As our bodies age, we become more worn and fragile, sometimes dealing with disease, disability or grief. We each have our own harsh conditions to deal with, but remember your inner flowers, butterflies and ladybirds, the life and beauty within us all. We do our best to calm the storms inside, and we can adapt and change to suit the conditions surrounding us.
When my father and brother both passed away from colon cancer in 2014 & 2015, I watched their bodies break down and deteriorate, and I watched myself and my loved ones adapt and cope with this life-changing experience. I will never forget the love and respect that was shown amongst my family, friends & neighbours. It was truly heartwarming.
During this time, I was also in the middle of moving house and starting my business, Creative Clay. To say these last 5 years have been a roller-coaster of emotional highs and lows is quite an understatement. For me, it was a life-changing experience. I realise that nothing ever stays the same. We can never go back, but we can learn to live despite the pain and with even just a little light, the darkness will dissipate
The saying says you only live once, I say we live every day - we only die once!
Do whatever it is that makes you happy and keep doing it. ☺
