About

Based in Coventry I specialise in galvanised steel wire sculptures to create unique and intricate animal and bird sculptures for both outdoors and the home.

I took an interest in art from an early age and it was whilst doing A-level art I made my first wire sculpture at the age of 16, this is where my interest in three dimensional art first started, I created a galvanised wire life size German shepherd based on my own dog, a process I enjoyed immensely.

I went on to study art and design at Warwickshire College before continuing on to gain a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from De Montfort University, all the while experimenting with different sculptural media.

It wasn’t until I left university in 2004 I started creating wire sculptures again, spending hundreds of hours refining my technique. The material allows the sculpture to evolve as I am creating it, small pieces are moulded and added to build up the layers gradually, creating a sculpture that is resilient but also has a translucent quality as the wire allows the light to penetrate through, creating interesting shadows and highlighting the texture of the piece. Each sculpture has a welded steel armature to add to the structural integrity.

To understand the form and natural movement of the animal or bird I study photographs, videos and work from life studies where possible, this allows me to create sculptures with intricate detail and capture the essence and individuality of the animal, therefore each piece is unique and takes many hours to create.

Although I predominantly work in wire I don’t restrict myself, I do accept other commissions, I enjoy the different challenges these present.