I really like how artists incorporated natural materials such as raw linen and canvas in mid century modern art and these materials were often used as backgrounds for modernist ceramic reliefs and inked metal plaque etchings. I have a few pieces around the house that are like that and I really felt compelled to try and emulate that aesthetic yet also keep it fairly contemporary. Available here.
Kite flying was always one of my most favourite pastimes when I was a kid. Later on in life as an adult I upgraded to stunt kites which are extremely thrilling to fly as they require quick reflexes and strength. These stunt kites usually come in bright and bold contrasting colours which was part of the inspiration for this series.
Trying tocapture the essence of ceramics from the 1950's through to the 1970's as well as art glass from that time period is how the TRANSCERAMIC series came about. Not opaque, not transparent but translucent in appearance.
Moving towards a slightly more modern, diagrammatic aesthetic, the ELETTRA series embodies randomness and chance via the use of lines and solid blocks of colours whilst still maintaining a purely mid century colour palette.
From my ongoing GLASS series, this piece is inspired by beach glass. Being a beachcomber at heart, I love the mystery behind the origin of the glass you find on a beach. Perhaps a perfume bottle from Italy or a beer bottle from the 60's! Regardless, it is exciting to find and to look at. Aqua and blue were always my favourites. Available here.
The Chrysalis series is all about bold textures and bright colours. I love tactile surfaces and architectural textures with a bit of bite to them. Chrysalis no.47 sports blacks, neutrals and virtually pure magenta. This print as well as additional prints in the series are available in my shop here.