Aith
I have moved house. I am now in Aith, about 10 miles from Voe, on the same voe – a branch of Olna Firth. I am staying in a fabulous log cabin that is owned by the brother of my lovely neighbours, Betty and Ray. The cabin is situated at the head of the voe with a marvellous view over the water. Aith is the “gateway to the west” and “west is best” as everyone who lives west-side keeps telling me! It is beautiful in the west; this is most certainly true.
I trained in public art and design, specialising in ceramics, graduating from Chelsea College of Art in 1995. For over 20 years, I have been producing public realm works around the UK and internationally. In 2011, I launched an evolving project, The Ceramic House; my home, gallery, and a living work of art, which I am covering with permanent ceramic and glass installations. Every May, I curate exhibitions of international contemporary ceramics at The Ceramic House during the Brighton Festival. In addition to working on public and private architectural ceramic commissions, recently I have been developing large-scale ceramic installation pieces for exhibitions which have been exhibited nationally and internationally.
