Storm in a Teacup
The British tea ritual has a large carbon footprint which must contribute to the erratic climate patterns and rising sea levels.
Polyps of the Sea Papercut Reliefs
Inspired by corals polyps, tiny genetically identical organisms that form compact colonies.
Discarded Trophies
These 'Trophies' have been constructed from recycled national geographic magazines. The layers of ink and paper once used to report on their decline now form the skin of these endangered animals.
Butterfly Collection
'Butterfly Collection' was originally created for a site specific installation in response to climate change. It has been reshown and rethought over the last few years. This is the latest composition.
Many butterflies are declining due to climate change as they are sensitive to the slightest alterations in temperature.
The butterflies are based on species found in the UK but in losing their colour and pattern they are a fading memory, representing what could be lost forever.
Indigo Skies
The denim industry has a significant environmental footprint, mainly due to high water consumption (which can be up to 3,800 litres for one per of jeans) but also the difficulty of recyling, global transporting, and far more concerning is the chemical dyeing which pollutes the water from toxic indigo dye.
Weather Patterns
Tree rings can tell us about climate change as they record information. Wider rings can indicate adequate water and sunshine whereas narrower rings can signify stressful environments like cold weather and drought.
Plastic Fossil Remains
Plastic Fossil Remains have been created from recycling plastic bags.
The Plastic Fossil Remains resemble fossils but with every piece of plastic ever created still being here it may be plastic that is all that remains!
Compact Colonies
Compact Colonies are inspired by corals, genetically identical polyps that form compact colonies. These corals can be stand alone pieces or can be grouped to form larger installations.
Plastic Coral Reef
These Plastic Coral Reef Wall Hangings have been created by recycling plastic bags.
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Holly-Wood
Cross Sections
These can be freestanding, stacked, wall mounted or placed in a deep frame. Various colour sets can also be collected to make large wall installations.
Being made from recycled holly wood produced as a by-product of gardening, these unique pieces serve as a statement on the beauty and detail in nature which escapes the human eye.
Coral Colonies
When coral becomes stressed through pollution or the rising sea temperatures caused by climate change the algae that gives the coral it's amazing colours is ejected from the corals tissue leaving it prone to disease, taking away its main food source and most noticeably giving it a bleached appearance.
Watercolour Pores Paintings of
Tree Cross Sections
Pores paintings are inspired by the beautiful, intricate patterns found in cross sections of trees that can't be seen by the naked eye. Seeing the microscopic images of the tree cross sections are like looking into another world.
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Fungi Paper Sculptures
Fungi is often overlooked for its importance, it is vital to our ecosystems, decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients to the earth, enabling the roots of many the plants to take the water and nutrients needed to grow and yet they could also be our demise, causing infections in animals which could lead to their extinction.
Invasive Ivy
English Ivy (Hedera Helix) is a species of native ivy which is a versatile plant, being able to cover significant ground and able to climb as well. It grows well in the shade and is ideal for covering barren areas under trees, it crowds out weeds and helps stop ground erosion. its evergreen foliage makes it a great ornamental plant which provides rich nectar for insects and fruit for birds.
But it is considered an invasive weed in Australia and the United States. Due to human introduction as an ornamental plant it has widely spread, invading forests, salt marshes, woodland and fields. Growing at ground level as well as reaching up to the forest canopy, it supresses native vegetation engulfing everything and preventing light from reaching other plant life.
