Visiting Artists

I was raised in Sydney, spent 20 years in Albury and have been a bit of a gypsy since 2006. I've enjoyed "making art" since childhood and have experimented with a variety of media. My journey with polymer clay began with the purchase of a pair of wild flower earrings in the late 80's. I created a pretty demented looking face cane soon after was hooked! As the world of polymer clay evolved, and resources became available, I became more and more excited about clay as a means of expressing myself and enthusiastically shared knowledge I picked up on the way. In 2006 a move to Nepal meant I could devote more time to my art. Limited internet access created the environment for my own style to emerge in response to the vibrant, chaotic unpredictability of the world in which I lived. In Nepal I met the women of Samunnat and, as they say, the rest is history. They wanted to learn about clay and wondered if they could use their knowledge to create art to earn an income in order to leave lives of violence and vulnerability. Now they do! I return to Nepal twice each year to continue working with the women. I learn at least as much from them as they do from me and they are continuing on their own creative journey with polymer clay.

I moved to Broken Hill earlier this year with my patient husband who works for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. My work now, primarily wearable but sometimes figurative, is a celebration of colour, time and waking up each morning. After more than 20 years with polymer clay, and dabbling with other media, I still find polymer clay incredibly intriguing, stimulating, full of potential and fabulous! I love encouraging others to explore the potential of polymer clay, discover their inherent creativity, have fun and walk out the door wearing something gorgeous. As Oscar Wilde says, "One should be a work of art, or at least wear one" (or words to that effect!).