I am a glass and textile artist living and working in Orkney. I did apprenticeships in both tapestry weaving and glass, including numerous masterclasses with internationally known glass artists. I specialise in an ancient technique of fusing glass called pate de verre where I produce sculptural art using glass powders and Frits which I then fuse in a kiln. I love working with texture and layers which is prominent in my pieces.In some of my sculptures I combine glass with tapestry weaving, fusing both media. My inspiration comes from nature, landscape and conceptual ideas. I love both the beauty and imperfection of nature which makes it unique. Gaining inspiration from the concept of wabisabi I have modified the kintsugi technique which I use in some of my pieces to enhance the the natural imperfections, making each piece unique.
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Glass jewellery using pate de verre technique and silver wire -
Inspired by nature around me using glass Frits and powders -
Inspired by the colours of Orkney -
Ferns and glass -
Textured piece inspired by summer -
Working with layers and inspired by the sea surrounding me I created this mixed media sculpture combining glass and tapestry weaving -
This piece was inspired by the waves crushing on the sea shore. I enhanced it using kintsugi. -
My inspiration came from the nature around me. Combining Frits and powder to create this piece -
I love using texture in my work which is shown in this bowl which was inspired by the flowers in my garden -
This bowl was inspired by the Orkney landscape and embellished with kintsugi
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