‘Random Order’ is a series of ceramic vessels that explore the concept of structure, order, intervention and the antithesis- nature, and organic expression.

Historically this body of work has explored industrial and urban structural design. I am particularly engaged with contrast and balance; conceptually, formally and as a surface. I draw inspiration from a historical, architectural and social landscape.

The ceramic forms are derived from research into natural materials – the visual and aesthetic journey from a natural, organic existence to man’s intervention and control for use in the urban environment. The hand built semi-organic ceramic forms are cut, sliced and pierced; the shaping and carving of the forms imitating the process required for potential industrial use.

The multi layered surface uses linear qualities and mark making to emphasise and echo the contrast and balance in the form and are symbolic of surfaces one may encounter in the natural and industrial landscape; rigid structural lines and blocks of colour juxtapose the erratic handwritten text and numerical symbolism.

There is also a reference in the work to further interest in other surfaces and forms too - the varied patina’s of rusting metal, of discarded machinery, other aspects of a contemporary urban landscape.

 My ceramic forms are constructed from initial 2D drawings and paintings. This is an integral part of the creative process as I find it difficult to separate or distinct between drawing/painting and sculpture.