Plenty of Art

At the most fundamental level my work is concerned with the making process itself and the physical presence of structure and materials.  The hands-on understanding of materials and space is at the core of what art means to me, both as a personal creative process and a link with a continuum of culture, history and the natural world. I see the accumulated wealth of technological knowledge as a crucial aspect of cultural heritage, providing an essential platform for innovation and creativity.

In the last few years I have become increasingly involved with cast iron as a sculptural medium, which in turn has led to contacts with artists in the United States and Europe, particularly Poland.  Part of its appeal is the communal effort required in such a physical and technically demanding process which brings both its own intense drama.

The complex process of metal casting casting is a good compliment to forging and fabrication techniques drawn from my engineering background which allow a flexibility and spontaneity which underpins my practice. This direct relationship with materials encourages me to take an intuitive approach and I try to bring a basic honesty of purpose to my work so that is an exploration rather than the dogmatic statement of an idea. 

Education

2008 Birmingham School of Art, BA (Hons) Fine Art (2.1)

2005 Warwickshire College, Foundation Art and Design

2002 University of Birmingham, BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering