I make wheelthrown porcelain ceramics with an aesthetic influenced by mid-twentieth century modernist design. My work is
characterised by simple modern forms with minimal geometrical decorative
detail. I'm aiming for a pared-down functional elegance, with space for the quirks and idiosyncrasies of the handmade. Above all, I want my pieces to be a joy to use in everyday domestic routines.
In the rest of my life, I'm an inner London GP and father of three. In 2013 I took a pottery beginners' course with the brilliant Stuart Carey, and became one of the first members of Turning Earth open access studio in East London. I started out spending a few hours a week making pots as a midlife hobby and quickly discovered great personal rewards in the process, the product and the community of potters, both local and virtual.
In the past few years, making ceramics has become increasingly important to me, and in late 2019 I set up my own studio in my home in Hackney, reducing my working week to 3 days. I'm interested in the pursuit of a sustainable work-life balance and the ways in which creativity can contribute to wellbeing, particularly from the perspective of the middle-aged hobbyist! I find the making process profoundly absorbing and enriching, and hope this comes across in my work.