Purbeck Form Nine

In my early 20s, I discovered a natural talent for sculpture, working across a diverse range of subjects from real-life studies to abstract forms. This exploration honed my technical skills, deepened my understanding of design, and allowed me to develop my own unique style. My earliest inspirations were rooted in the aesthetics of Art Deco and Cubism, drawing influence from artists such as Picasso, Archipenko, Lipchitz, and Brancusi. Nearly four decades later, my work has evolved to focus on the deeper mysteries of life and existence. Inspired by Eastern philosophies and thinkers like Alan Watts and Aldous Huxley, I seek to explore profound insights and avenues of research that reflect on the nature of being. Samadhi, the sculpture featured in this exhibition, embodies this shift, offering a visual meditation on the pursuit of inner peace and transcendence. I primarily work with wood, employing the deconstructive process of hand carving to uncover the infinite possibilities of form within the material. My sculptures are then cast in bronze, offering permanence that allows these pieces to be cherished for generations.

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