Your work encompasses a wide range of objects, from delicate
jewellery to large lighting structures. Do you need to get into a
different mindset to work at such opposite ends of the design
scale?
I am extremely interested in architecture and in particular the
act of model making. Once I have made maquettes or mini sculptures
based from my research and inspiration, I decide about scale - not
every design works from macro to micro. I also like to photograph
my maquettes: the perspective and context can be dealt with
playfully in this way.
My background career in visual merchandising and retail design
has undoubtedly influenced my sense of scale and space. Certain
projects or commissions have pre-set constraints, though I feel
it's very important in the early stages of the design process to
play before getting down to exact measurements. Many ideas can be
generated from one initial concept.
Are there any artists you particularly admire, and who inspire
or influence your work?
I draw inspiration from natural structures, manmade
architectures and maps. I admire the work of architects Hadid and
liebskin, amoung others: Brooklyn based artist Nina Katchadouria,
the photography of Kazuhiko Kawahara and designwork by Tord Boontje
and Richard Cooper.
Tell us about the collection you’re presenting in Meet Your
Maker.
The collection is a body of work that I have been working on
since 2007, which comprises of three series. I have been making new
work that builds on my current research theme. The collection of
works featured explores scale and diversity, making reference to
culture within the landscape of natural and built environments.
What are your plans for the future?
I am keen to continue exploring scale and would like to push
ideas further. I have recently developed a portion of my work in
acrylics and wood. I am working on some geometric patterns and
would like to apply these to organic forms.