My Story
Image by Mell Hill photography
Working from my home studio in Canberra, my ceramics journey began many years ago,but since studying more seriously through the ANU School of Art + Design in the 2010’s I have taken the plunge full-time. Casual community teaching work and my design practice complement my art-making; whilst a background in Social Work informs a range of courses which I offer, aimed at mindful, focused making for well-being.
Through the lens of my Southern Italian heritage I take inspiration from the textures and patinas of Europe, and am fascinated by it’s archaeology and history. A self-directed residency on the Greek Island of Skopelos in 2017 has also had a lasting influence on my work.
My abstract vessels are made using stiffened, textured clay slabs. Working intuitively, I build up a sense of history by layering and texturing on the surfaces. These vessels reference both built and natural environments and investigate themes of loss, longing and nostalgia.
Offering space for contemplation, my works explore interiors, whether physical or metaphorical. They ask to be looked into, and for the viewer to look within themselves.