My studio practice encompasses both sculpture and painting, with a painterly sensibility that informs my approach to form, colour, and surface texture. The creation of ‘Milestones’ began with plasticine modelling, providing a flexible and intuitive way to shape and edit volumes. This hands-on approach helps me test scale, balance, and interaction before moving into finished durable materials and final dimensions.
Early maquette tests. Painted plasticine
A total of ten individual forms are repeated in varying combinations throughout the five milestones. I approached composing these elements in the same way I approach composing a painting, grouping them to create balance and movement through colour, repetition and form.
Colour plays a vital role in my work, connecting it to a specific site or moment. For Milestones, I drew inspiration from the Auburn site: the surrounding trees, seasonal foliage, and shifting light. Colour is used as a material itself, helping the sculptures both harmonize with and stand out within their natural environment.
The sculptures are created using a geopolymer with the assistance of Dr. Sara Pavia and Dr. Zehao Lei at the Engineering Department at Trinity College Dublin.
Colour tests for colour density and UV fastness