1. Tell us about your practice?

It was a love of metal from the outset, I had such an affinity for the material. When I started my journey as a maker at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in the 90s, I knew that I was entering a discipline that I could really get to grips with. 30 years later and I’m still learning and honing my craft. 

2. Tell us about your materials and techniques?

For the majority of my career, I have focussed on Polar cultures and the issue of global warming. My pieces combine a mix of technologies and hand-making, making the creative process a long and complex one, but one that I love. 

3. What inspired the work you are presenting with Craft Scotland at Collect 2022?

4. What is your favourite detail from this collection?

I’m excited to exhibit Aurora as this is the first collection I have produced where the display is an integral part of the piece. Each design has its own iceberg display which illuminates the piece with the emerald green glow of the northern lights. 

5. What do you hope the viewer will take away from this work?

The conversation around climate change is one of, if not, the most important topics we need to be acting on, and so I would hope that each piece will spark discussion and prompt an internal need for action.