I have been a practicing ceramic artist for over 30 years. For the past 20 years I have lived and worked from my home studio in South Fremantle a beautiful location close to the ocean. Porcelain for me is the most seductive of all clays. While often difficult to work with, its whiteness, translucency, density and surface qualities more than compensate for any problems. Thematically, I pursue simple forms to carry the elaborate surface treatments. In past years I have created geometric patterns to break up the surfaces to carry the piercing. Recent works however have included more organic carved surfaces, sometimes combined with subtle colour variations in layered slips. Other works have been thrown vessels drawing inspiration from water and its containment. This is seen in the “Ripple Series”.