Why the coast inspires our work…‘It is not necessarily a direct inspiration but living on the north coast here in West Penwith is just about the most spectacular piece of coast in the country! We have a boat which we take out on balmy days and paddle around the coastline, detached from the land and gaining a different perspective on the world.... Mike paraglides along the coastal ridges, and the To The lightouse piece came directly from the experience of flying over Godrevy lighthouse. The Journey to the Mount piece came from a very rocky ferry trip over to St Michael's Mount at high tide. The Collectors is a piece made for the Victoria and Albert Museum showcase, it is about a group of collectors venturing forth on their boat to explore new lands and collect booty to bring back home! Walking along the fantastic coastal footpaths is a great way to consummate all those floating ideas and the beach is always a magic place, whether collecting winter drift plastic or just soaking up the sun.’
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BiographyTraining1986-1988 1982-1985 Newcastle Polytechnic BA (Hons) 1981-1985 Middlesex Polytechnic BA (Hons) Crafts Council ListingIndex of Selected Makers MembershipsRoyal College of Art Contemporary Applied Arts CollectionsMuseum of Liverpool Crafts Council Collection, London National Museum of Scotland British Council Norwich Museum Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums CommissionsCrafts Council, London Courtaulds Institute, Manchester Priors Court School, Berkshire Director of British Museum, London TeachingLondon Guildhall University Sir John Cass Dublin School of Art Epsom College of Art Falmouth College of Art AwardsSetting up grants, Crafts Council Prize for jewellery, Jugend Gestaltet Bursary, Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths Platinum Award, 1st prize Production Grant, Greater London Arts |
