My introduction into Ceramics began during COVID lockdowns when I decided it was time to try something new. I went to study with my Aunt, Madge Spencer who has been a potter for over 50 years in Jamaica and in the UK. My time there was invigorating and ignited a desire to pursue ceramics as a career.

My pieces are all hand built using the coil technique. I am drawn to coiling as it involves a direct connection between my hands and the clay. The technique is slow, controlled and contemplative, and it allows me to manipulate the forms as they grow organically. Coiling also helps me to achieve scale and compliments the softness of the coils which lend themselves to the curvaceous profile which I create. I am influenced by the female form, the elevated shape, the beauty, elegance of line, and the familiarity. The Women in my life have played a huge part in my ceramic journey, and I feel I would like to commemorate and reflect this in my work.

Although the coiling method resonates with me the most out of all methods, I also do enjoy the fluidity and swiftness of wheel throwing, it allows me to feel more connected and encourages me to gauge the rhythm within each piece made.

In the near future, I will be doing a residency at The Craft Guild of Dallas, Texas, a non-profit art school specialising in ceramics. Following this placement, I plan to move back to my home in Nottingham where I will continue to expand my practice, exploring new ideas to evolve my work as a maker. I also hope to teach outreach workshops with disadvantaged groups and different communities as that ties into my previous experience and personal ethos to ‘give back’.