Artist Statement

Current work continues my exploration of the role of women in conflict zones: The responsibilities, rights and challenges they face; the dangers and restrictions.
I consider the role of tradition in the various contexts and also the power imbalance that causes greater uncertainty, fear, pride, determination and resilience.
I try to manifest these ideas in my sculpture through form and surface treatment.
Alongside this practice I also enjoy visiting the ancient traditions of pre-classic mediterranean ceramics which, in their simplicity, challenge the technical aspects of building stable pieces, which range widely between votive icons, utilitarian domestic wares, landscapes, toys, animals...
Visiting in this way the joys of exploring the properties and responses of clay gives me the space to develop thoughts and plans for my more considered work.
These light hearted pieces also give me confidence to tackle difficult or experimental technical jobs and the chance to improve refining tasks as well as open the door to future plans.
Clay is such a democratic material. It is present in all our lives and, with the problems associated with plastics becoming more and more obvious, it is set to endure and increase its presence. It is eminently recyclable, as it re-enters nature in a very natural way.
The presence of ceramic objects or fragments from long ago in archaeology tells us the story of our ancestors and, therefore, I see it as the perfect medium to tell the story of today in ceramic sculpture so that, even when broken and buried, it will bear witness to my passage through life.