Artist Statement

"A photograph is both a moment of being and an image of a moment that may never have been.” - Susan Sontag in On Photography

In my work I explore this idea of capturing the dual essence of a photograph; whilst they document a moment, they also allow one to interpret, re-contextualize and forge their own meanings onto an image.

With an emphasis on personal narratives of being a serial car-booter and a fondness for collecting tactile objects such as; matchboxes, analogue cameras and postcards, I work with combining these forms alongside alluding to a sense of mystery that analogue photography innately provides.

Friday Street - Graduate Show Statement

'Friday Street’ explores the interplay between metalsmithing, analogue photography and storytelling.

Fascinated by the past lives of objects, this body of work is inspired by weekly trips to ‘Friday Street’, a car boot sale in Suffolk, and the objects I’ve collected along the way. By reflecting on the stories and histories that these ‘everyday trinkets’ hold, this collection explores my own connection with them, and with the joys of discovering something new in the old.

My photography offers a deeper narrative beyond physical tactility, exploring sentimental landscapes that aim to blur the line between reality and memory. Through use of photoetching and enamel decals, I reimagine these everyday relics, turning them into objects with both personal and universal appeal.

Awards
South Square Trust, Precious Metal Grant
Skills & Experience
  • Edinburgh Meets Munich, Munich Jewellery Week, 2025
  • Bookmarks, ECA Sculpture Court, 2025
  • Work In Progress, Andrew Grant Gallery, 2024
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