I am often asked how I create my sculpture's?
How I work from the conception
through to the finished article.
When I first conceive an idea it can come from
any source. Often a
combination of stimuli grows and feeds a mental image. These
can be carried
for years until they ripen and the physical work of construction
commences.
I do not make any working drawings or sketches
to build from. I hold in my mind an image of the finished
object. This I can rotate in my head to view from any angle
or perspective. To say an image is not quite correct; I 'feel'
the image, for me it is a sensation of form and colour. I
can caress pull and push the form until the required shape
is manipulated and forced from an abstraction to a solid in
my minds eye.
Unicorn & Elf
Foxhounds
My hope is that different forms of art will
encourage communication. A multitude of emotions arise as
an intriguing story unfolds; its form may contain elements
of humor, fantasy, mystery and beauty. I believe this essential
process of creating art may ease pain and, at other times,
release joy. The dynamics involved while unleashing creativity
are both exciting and complex. An artist may create a personal
dialogue between the viewer and herself. While sculpting,
I let my subconscious thoughts direct me as each piece develops
a unique personality.
Fairy
Tiger
Then comes the difficult part of producing an abstract image
into a physical form.
It starts with the first cut of wire following all ways the
same pattern. I make the torso first then work out through
to the limbs and head. The first part is full of excitement
with the abstract image so strong and achievable. This flows
into a struggle to bring out the solid form. Disappointment
even anger follows as the dream resists the attempt to solidify.
Suddenly a realization that the sculpture is as close as the
physical aspect allows to the image contained in my mind produces
a beautiful warm feeling, a beautiful high that has no parallel.
The final quarter is tedious knowing the challenge has been
overcome but still has to be completed to the last twist of
wire. My mind then leaves to build the next sculpture while
my body complete the current project.
Unicorn
Foxhound
Each sculpture follows this pattern. All emotions
pass through my being as I work. I chase a dream, a wonderful
dream which I can never quite catch. That for me is the excitement
of art.
Every work is a learning curve a step closer
to the dream. My best piece....that
is simple, that is in my minds eye my next creation.
Kneeling Nude
Unicorn & Elf
Fairy 
Unicorn 
Kneeling Nude