My work is inspired by nature, and seeks to enhance the viewers experience by inviting them to question nature and examine it more thoroughly. The works sit in a natural setting, mimiking nature, but are ambiguous in origin: are they natural, man-made, or other worldly? In this my work draws on the rich traditions of environmental art, ephemeral art and site-specific installation with a particular interest in the concept of defamiliarization.
I have focused on the use of experimental clay as a medium for artistic expression in the creation of ephemeral installations in various natural settings. The forms used in these installations were created using both traditional and experimental techniques, with the aim of being organic in nature. The installations took place in a variety of landscapes, including natural rock formations, trees, and early archaeological sites.
I first created the forms in the workshop before composing them in the landscape. My objective in developing these works was to examine the ambiguity between natural and man-made materials and forms, and to create compositions that highlight the complementary relationships between the two. The construction stages and results of the site specific installations are recorded through photo documentation.
The successes and failures of the experimental process in this study have contributed valuable knowledge and insights that will inform future attempts and contribute to the continued evolution of the project. Looking ahead, there are numerous directions in which my research could be taken, including further exploration of the potential of clay as a medium, and the continuation of site-specific installations in different locations and contexts.
The study employed a practice-based research method, where the artwork is made using experimental clay pieces. The pieces are intuitively composed in previously examined locations, with the goal of creating otherworldly and ambiguous environments that challenge viewer perceptions and invite questioning about the nature and origin of the objects on display,
