I am an eco-conscious artist working within an expanded field of craft who uses a multitude of materials. Based in the South West of England and having recently completed a BA (Hons) in Craft & Material Practices, my practice explores the interplay between permanence and impermanence. A previous career as a nurse, where experiencing the fragility of old age was commonplace, has fed my fascination with ephemerality. I am greatly inspired by the parallels between the human body and the natural world.

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The use of organic matter shapes my design process with the intention to capture the natural world alive and in play. A symbiotic relationship with natural materials offers a connection to nature and allows for a mindful and enriching practice. A strong focus on the use of transient materials, such as chia and wheatgrass, allows the viewer to witness the degradation of work back into the environment through the course of momentary displays, allowing for an ever-changing and unique experience. Working in this way, lessens my imprint on the planet as work disappears back into the landscape. 

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In my recent semi autobiographical series of work, ‘Ephemeral Bodies’, I examine the ageing female form as an object which changes and decays over time. As humans, a fear of ageing is often experienced with subsequent manifestations of this causing fear and alarm, rather than embracement and celebration of these alterations. The exhibition work tells the narrative of a transience, with which mid-life can perhaps draw comparisons. This fleeting phase demonstrates a midpoint between life and death, between growth and decay where acceptance, peace and beauty may be found alongside fragility and vulnerability. Wheatgrass and Chia are grown, manipulated, interact and merge with other materials, such as latex, plaster, porcelain and copper to form a fascinating group of both living and inanimate objects, as subtle representations of bodily changes such as ageing skin and osteoporosis. A timelapse film encapsulates both the growth of natural materials and their subsequent decay, allowing the audience to connect with nature through both physical objects and digital means. 

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In today’s world, our relationship to the natural world has, sadly, all too often been severed. Therefore, just as I, as the artist, is required to keep pace with nature, working to its fluctuating and unreliable timelines, the viewer is asked to slow down in order to fully appreciate the processes used within my work. 

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My work will appeal to those who enjoy the aesthetics of craft and those wishing to connect to nature. In future projects, I envisage collaborations with artists working similarly or through an amalgamation of disciplines which incorporate and make use of my experience within the creative, teaching or health sector.