This series represents a frozen moment in time, revealing the hidden changes within us, the transformations we go through, that not many notice, but which make us who we are.

This series of originally 10 pieces was created over several months. They were first wheel thrown and trimmed. Then different textures and mediums were added in layers and coated in different coloured stained slips. They were growing vessels, ever changing within, with new internal shapes and structures being created, and new layers of colours added to emphasise a new transformations.

I tried to create an analogy for my own idea of our internal world; an external shell or skin containing a delicate, intricate, moving system. I wanted to capture an essence of the world we hide within. To do this I played with different shapes and structures; I wanted something that opened up enough to let some light in, and allow the viewer to experience what was going on, but also somewhat hidden and secretive in parts.
By firing the works I froze time, and stopped the physical growing process of my internal worlds; capturing a moment. If you look closely you can see the stages of growth, the transformations which occurred and experience and explore something new, something that may have been hidden or forgotten.

These are not vessels to put physical objects in, they are already full, just look closer and you may see that this can be a good thing too.

Several pieces in this collection are available from my online shop.

If you like this collection, please contact me to arrange for a commission work.