My practice is a biological reaction to a thought, feeling, or a question; a necessity that demands a physical form. Each piece serves as enduring proof that these internal moments once existed.

I approach the signet ring as a foundational sculpture designed to “imitate the familiar”. I work specifically with this form because of the deep symbolism it carries, as an object of identity, authority, and lineage. To tell this story correctly, the sculpture must first embody the "perfect" signet aesthetic; it is this refined foundation that allows my choice of materials to carry their full weight.

I have developed a bespoke, additive process where I build each piece by eye in soft wax over the course of a week. I specifically choose to integrate steel, iron, and sapphires because of their strong resistance to heat. This allows me to combine them directly with alloys such as gold, silver, and bronze during the casting process, creating a permanent dialogue between the valuable and the found.

This contrast between the precious and the industrial suits my vision perfectly; it creates a calculated tension where a silhouette appears flawless from a distance, but upon closer inspection reveals the subtle textures of its seven-day construction. This dialogue, held between the maker and the viewer through the medium of my work, is my most valuable achievement.

 

Previous work

My early work was born from a dual fascination: the resurrection of forgotten objects and the technical boundaries of the casting grain. By utilising the high melting point of found iron nails, I began a period of intensive casting research, exploring how base metals could be merged with silver and bronze in a single, molten moment.

To contrast the rigid industrialism of the iron, I turned to textiles. By wrapping the nails in fabric, I could capture a delicate, fluid "natural flow" that was previously unattainable in metal. This process allowed me to preserve the ephemeral texture of the thread forever in a solid alloy, honouring the nail by building a sculpture around its history.

 

The Shift: From Sculpture to Symbol

In my current practice, the "nail" has evolved from a structural skeleton into a symbolic anchor. While my first collection used textile to give the nail form, my new work uses the signet ring as the foundational sculpture. I have replaced the fluidity of fabric with the deliberate, week-long construction of soft wax. This shift allows me to:

• Imitate the Familiar: Using the signet shape to ground my work in a recognised history of identity and authority.
• Expand the Narrative: Integrating sapphires and steel needles alongside the nails, utilising their shared resistance to extreme heat to tell a more complex story of endurance.
• Refine the Dialogue: Moving from "honouring the object" to "interrogating the symbol," ensuring that every found element is permanently fused into a silhouette of calculated, precious tension.