For me, the physical work required to bring new things into the world is the most rewarding part of what it means to be an artist and designer. I believe that craft and making fulfill the spiritual needs not only of the maker, but also the users of objects and spaces. 

I am particularly drawn to wood as a material, and I am routinely humbled by the biology of trees. I feel that those who work with wood have a role in protecting the natural spaces in which our trees flourish.

Part of this journey should include an immersion in the surrounding nature, as the crafting of timber objects and spaces requires intimate knowledge of the forest and the factors affecting it.

These ideas serve as the foundation of my practice.

With a focus on the material of wood, I am working towards a world where we have reestablished the lost connection between the human spirit and designed objects and spaces.
Featured Works

Serving Spoons
From Elia’s Garden
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London Design Festival 2023





The Roots of Craft



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