In 2003, I was introduced to the medium of stucco. This
material revolutionized my work as it brought my ideas to life and gave
substance and solidity to my subject matter. Many of my pieces have been
inspired by pregnancy, the shapes and lines of the pregnant woman and the
internal bond between mother and baby. These sculptures are a celebration of
this magical period in a woman’s life and reflect my own experiences of it. I have tried to capture the fulfilment,
serenity, and contentment I felt. I am drawn by the contrasts of heavy but
delicate, bulky yet feminine, introverted and at the same time extroverted. I
am fascinated by the contrast between the private inner world of the intimate
connection between mother and baby and the desire, almost compulsion of others
to touch the mother’s swollen belly. I want my sculptures to feel peaceful and
private and at the same time tactile, drawing the hand towards the work,
inviting you to touch and stroke the work.
