Artist Statement

Amanda enjoys studying anatomy and facial structure to create realistic animal likenesses, as well as utilising her early training in fashion and textiles to understand garment construction, to reproduce life-like textile effects in clay and glaze. The sculptures are made using slab and pinch-pot techniques. Using a combination of oxides, underglazes and glazes to decorate her pieces, they are then finished with the addition of vintage buttons, feather, horsehair and any other found objects that seem appropriate.