Welcome

Everything here is handmade and a  one-off.

Most of my works are sculptural. They often start with reclaimed timber and the glass brings the magic!

Most of my works contain some reclaimed materials. The glass will be a mixture of new and recovered glass. The normal characteristics of stained glass include indents, bubbles, roller marks and colour and texture variations. These add to the beauty and make the refracted images created even more intriguing.

I tend to do unique and different things with my materials. I have spent a lot of time and energy ensuring the final product will stand the test of time. Please note that glass is fragile (can break), the solder lines contain lead (keep away from very young children and wash your hands after handling). The glass can be wiped clean and a car polish like carnuba wax can be used to polish it up if necessary. The timber has been rubbed with a mix of bees wax and oil. Over time it could benefit from another similar rub, especially if it gets a lot of sun.

See further images below or visit my studio to view  in person.

Contact me to purchase. 

All items can be picked up from my studio in Richmond. I am happy to deliver if reasonably local. Shipping will be at buyers expense and can be arranged..

Stained glass, copper foil, lead-based solder, reclaimed Totara and acrylic paint

See images below of how this 2 piece sculpture can be arranged to capture light and cast refractions on itself and the surroundings. Note - the photos were taken before the Totara piece was finished. Sometimes you just have to take pics when the sun says so 🤣.

The shape is based on the models I made when I was designing my Studio. Moving the pieces around allows you to create versions of it, extend it or compress it. I am always thinking about how we design buildings to suit the use required and yet not take over or impact the environment in a negative way. 

Like in previous pieces, the Totara base symbolises the importance of nature, how we must learn from nature and how its wonders can be utilised but in a thoughtful and forward looking manner. This tree was felled well over a 100 years ago. In 1896 that wood was erected as a post to hold up part of my house. As part of the post was affected by rot, I was recently  able to reclaim the majority of it to use in many artworks. It’s beauty and strength in all it’s forms inspires me ( Giant of the forest to structural support to art).

I have made some mini versions of this piece - see the images below ( no timber component) to purchase go to my Felt Shop.

Note - I can produce  limited edition fine art prints of images of this work - contact me for more information.

 240 x 240 x 330mm ( stacked)

Stained glass, copper, lead-based solder, reclaimed Poplar, acrylic paint

260 x 160mm at base (when stacked)

Height is 460mm

This mixed media sculpture was inspired by wall-hung Scrap Houses and the need to consider the environmental impact of our building practices.

Light draws on this Poplar house and its surroundings, ever changing lines, shapes, colours and images. The refractions, like the glass shards, remind us that doing the right thing might not always be the easiest method but the rewards are infinite and beautiful.

Click on the image to be redirected to the Gallery with more images.

Stained glass, copper, lead-based solder, reclaimed Poplar, acrylic paint

110 x 145 x 220mm ( each stacked)

This mixed media sculpture was inspired by wall-hung piece, Maybe Hydrangeas,

Light draws on these Poplar house and its surroundings, ever changing lines, shapes, colours and images. 

View Maybe Hydrangeas in the Wall-hung Sculptures AVAILABLE WORKS Gallery for more images of these 2 pieces.

Stained glass including antique reclaimed glass, copper foil, lead-based solder, Totara ( from post of old villa)

I have made several pieces on the subject of managed retreat. How we build, where we build, what surfaces do we have around our buildings to mitigate environmental impact as well as respond to the changing environmental conditions.

This piece can be wall hung ( 1 keyhole) or sit flat on a surface. The glass buildings slot into the surface of the timber and can be removed for safe shipping.

Stained glass including antique reclaimed glass, copper foil, lead-based solder, Matai stained black

This stunning green textured glass is very old and was purchased from a demolition business. It represents the importance to retain some of the beauty and history of the old buildings even when we need to strengthen and modernise the interior to suit today’s purposes.

 185 x 125 x 175 mm

Stained glass, copper foil, lead-based solder, reclaimed oak barrel stave timber

Just some stunning flowers, greenery and refractions here.

 190 x 145 x 70 mm

Stained glass, copper foil, lead-based solder, epoxy resin, reclaimed  timber

Like with many of my works I am thinking about our imprint on the environment. This is a cute little house in textured clear and green glass. It might appear to be built “green” but perhaps it is isn’t or maybe it is in the wrong location. There is green “water” seeping from it.

Don’t let my ideas get in the way of you enjoying this very cute little sculpture.

 200 x 180 x 90mm

Stained glass, copper foil, lead-based solder, epoxy resin, reclaimed totara

I built an interesting shape from a scrap of Totara and then added a contemporary glass wing to house shards of glass. It represents a modern  build from reclaimed and old objects and, while it appears to be putting it’s ugly on show, the story told by the old timber and the beauty of the glass is quite special.

The images show the components. The piece is as per the bottom row and does not come apart.

 100 x 140 x 150mm

Stained glass, copper foil, lead-based solder, reclaimed totara

Sometimes I’m not sure where my ideas come from. This sculpture is in 2 parts. The orange glass just seems to bring a mid-century vibe and reminds me of bold carpet choices.

80 x 135 x 140mm

Oak ( from old orchard site in Stoke)

Stained glass

Copper Foil

Lead-based Solder

Epoxy glue

Seed lights ( just loosely placed inside - optional)

110x 110 x 190mm

Popping a green space in to an urban environment to improve urban spaces. To stop the sprawl taking over our productive land we need to use our urban space better. It can be done!

Stained Glass

Copper foil 

Lead-based solder

Oak

40x 140 x 180mm

These small sculptural pieces are designed to sit freestanding, be stacked or they could be wall-hung. Click on the image to be directed to the Gallery with more images.

Reclaimed poplar

Stained glass

Copper

Lead-based solder

Epoxy resin

Blue (top left)

225 x 225 x 50mm

$305 NZ SOLD

Green (bottom left)

200 x 200 x50mm

$295 NZ SOLD

Orange (bottom right)

165 x 165 x 50mm

$245 NZ SOLD ( Donated to Nelson Tasman Hospice Fundraiser)

White (top right)

160 x 160 x 50mm

$120 NZ on sale