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Jesmonite casts, work in progress, 2026
Summer news from the studio - exhibitions, making and new directions
As summer settles in, it feels like a good moment to share some Spring highlights and look ahead to what’s coming up.
In brief…
It's been a busy and enjoyable few months, with Open Houses, sculpture trails and exhibitions, culminating in some exciting news that will take me to Italy later this year.
Looking back
May was filled with familiar highlights. Brighton Artists Open Houses was a joy as always - a chance to spend time with fellow artists and welcome visitors through the doors. It was wonderful to meet so many people and to see work finding new homes.
The month also included the ROSA Botanical Fair at West Dean Estate. The college and gardens provided a stunning backdrop for the sculpture trail, and it was a real pleasure to have work included in such a beautiful setting with its rich art and craft heritage.
Looking ahead
I'm thrilled to share that I have been awarded a QEST Scholarship. The funding will support specialist marble carving training with Kyle Ann Smith in Pietrasanta this September. I'm looking forward to learning how to work with harder and more challenging stones using traditional artisan techniques that are still rooted in hand-carving methods. It's a wonderful opportunity and will allow me to start working with some of the beautiful native British marbles.