Artist’s Statement

i work with my hands, my brain and my heart.  Glass in various forms, from powdered to sheet allow a variety of  outcomes. 
 Inspiration comes from  History, Colour, Design, Nature, Texture and the way light reflects off the surface  or through the glass.

Environmental colours and tones from the outback or the coastal regions continually present a myriad of options.

Boundaries are there to be pushed whether in construction, temperature ( very high to low), manipulation (torchwork, carving, raking, stretching etc), finishing ( sandblasting, coldworking ) , and  use of recycled glass  - reuse a waste product.  
Complementary materials are used to enhance or frame the glass pieces.(In collaboration with a local woodworker "the Wog")
I create both functional and non functional pieces ...
- That may or may not be delicate
- Are often unique
- Are often textured
- Chase depth and movement
- Display a variety of styles and techniques - always check the back !