Vessels Series 

Plywood, mahogany wood & teak wood

2020- Present

A Fusion of Prehistory & Local habits for Modern Sustainability

The project is a deeply personal exploration rooted in my interest in prehistory and the ways early civilisations interacted with their environment. In particular, I am drawn to how local communities historically used materials that were easily accessible, defining their crafts and practices based on the natural resources around them. This localised approach to material choice served both practical and cultural purposes.

I seek to recreate this ethos in a modern context, reflecting on how we can return to and preserve practice ethics in a world where mass production often leads to environmental harm. To bring this vision to life, I employ plywood, a material sourced from different locations. This material acts as a placeholder in the series, representing both the diversity of narrative rooted in the environments from which it originates and conscious working practices. So then, sustainability has to be considered at the core. The project focuses on the act of re-identifying wood. Through the use of reclaimed materials, I aim to offer new life to what might otherwise be discarded, reflecting my commitment to creating art that fosters an awareness of our ecological responsibilities and preserves our historical habits of craft.

The technique I employ in crafting the vases draws inspiration from ceramic coiling methods rather than using a lathe, which I find incredibly wasteful. This hands-on, slow craft technique allows me to achieve high quality while maintaining an environmentally conscious approach. 

Ultimately, this project is a meditation on the intersection of history, sustainability, and innovation. It serves as a tribute to the practices of localised communities, honouring their wisdom in materials choice, while exploring how modern crafts can evolve with an eye toward conservation and sustainability. Through this, I aim to contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the importance of conserving both cultural practices and the natural resources that define them.