The cave paintings in the Dordogne region of France have fascinated me since childhood. The iconic images of animals painted by humans thousands of years ago fill me with wonder and nostalgia. I believe that those early representations of bulls inspired me to what I do today. Far from being just paintings on a cave wall, they reveal the ability of those ancient artists to elegantly communicate and reflect upon the very existence of those creatures at that time. They appear to have been painted with respect and deep perception, not only regarding anatomical insight but also with a spiritual insight.

 

It is as if those early painters sought to capture the essence of particular animals in their drawings. A few simple lines and our minds can do the rest. This dreamlike conversation between ourselves and these symbolic representations of animals is where my art begins. My intention , not unlike those humans thousands of years ago, is to capture the essence of the bull through simplicity of line; its strength, power and beauty, but expressing that in sculpture through the medium of clay.

 

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Vessels

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   I’ve always found a measure of peace beside water — on riverbanks or by the sea — absorbing the sights, sounds, and rhythms of those reflective landscapes. I became fascinated by the boats and birds that inhabit these spaces, inspired equally by their design and their beauty. My Vessels are symbolic representations of this watery realm, where birds and boats meet.

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Arcum

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Arcum moves further into the realm of abstraction, inspired by notions of freedom, human endeavour and the pursuit of perfection. It's language is distilled from the essence of birds and boats, inspired by the elegance of their hydrodynamic forms.

 

At its heart lies the tension of a single water droplet, a cross-section that holds the work in balance. From the side and rear, its flowing contours echo the grace of wings and the sweep of a sail, merging natural poise with human craft.

 

Arcum pays tribute to the beauty that has evolved around these phenomena and stands in celebration to the extraordinary intelligence and engineering feats that unite nature and humankind.

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