Assemblage
These sculptural works explore the potential of simple, mundane or disposable objects to generate interesting construction ideas, textures and visual effects.
Everchange
2023
Inspired by the mottled patterns of changing Autumn leaves, Everchange takes the form of a large sphere assembled from 2500 spinners, each made up of yellow, green, orange and red sides. When the wind blows across the sphere, a mesmerizing effect occurs as the surface ripples and fluctuates as the spinners reshuffle to create a new and ever-changing surface pattern.
Aluminium and Steel
3m x 7m
Pillpack Portrait
2011
Commissioned by Helsinn Pharmaceuticals, the brief was to create a portrait of the CEO using the pill packaging of one of its leading products.
Upon receiving the white blister packaging, it was not immediately obvious how this could be done but an idea grew after removing the foil from the back of the packs to allow light to illuminate certain blisters.
The final piece has a double aesthetic, initially as a simple white texture of pill packs, and secondly, as the portrait, which is revealed when the backlight is switched on.
Back-lit pill-packs on aluminium
1.3m x 1.7m
High Flyer
2013
Following the commissioned portrait of Prince Albert for the foyer of the Barclays Wealth building in Monaco, this second commission was designed for the main entrance atrium.
Constructed from over two thousand five cent euro coins arranged within the silhouette of the Barclays Eagle motif, the idea was to utilise the strong sunlight from the opposing french windows, to create a visual effect that was interesting from both inside and outside the building.
From outside, the twinkling emblem conveys the identity of the building, yet when viewed close up from the indoor balcony, an intriguing visual effect occurs. The sunlight reflects onto the angled coins causing currency symbols to emerge, disappear or light up, representing the idea of the currencies playing off each other and fluctuating.
Lacquered 5 cent Euro coins on laser-cut aluminum
1.4m x 1.4m
All-Ways New York
The Faberge Big Egg Hunt, New York,
2014
Created for The Faberge Big Egg Hunt in New York, All-Ways New York pays homage to the many varied streets and locations that underpin the diversity of the city. Constructed from 52 New York street signs, displayed atop a regular sign post, the piece was designed to amuse and confuse both tourists and New Yorkers alike, but more importantly, to help raise vital funds for the two charities: Elephant Family and Studio for School.
The Big Egg Hunt ran from the 1st to 25 April 2014 and included over 200 eggs by leading artists such as Jeff Koons, Tracey Emin and Julian Schnabel. All-Ways New York was selected to promote the event and was featured on T-shirts and other Big Egg Hunt products sold via Saks Fifth Avenue and online. The proceeds from these sales went to the two charities involved.
In 2016, All-Ways New York featured in Britney Spears Slumber Party music video.
Street signs on steel sign pole.
Fabrication in collaboration with Sponge Creative.
Deco
This idea is based upon finding beauty and value out of something considered completely worthless and disposable. Common plastic food packaging has an abundance of intricate details designed for the function of strengthening the package. However, when these details are extracted, a vast number of components reminiscent of cut glass or gems stones, becomes available. Specifically cutting the details in a way that gives dimension, beautiful, faceted elements enable the creation of intricate compositions that have an intrinsic art deco aesthetic.
Deco, Mandala No.1
Cut plastic containers and steel pins
140cm x 140cm
