Each commission is a bespoke, research-informed project, shaped by my sculptural practice and by long engagement with material intelligence, natural history, and collection care. Commissions are approached as collaborations, with time devoted to listening, undertaking research, and developing a deep understanding of context.

Projects are limited in number, allowing space for thoughtful development and sustained focus. They draw on historical craft techniques, scientific observation, and ecological insight, resulting in works that endure quietly and with purpose. Each piece, whether a gallery work, scientific collaboration, or a memorial or commemorative object, receives the same meticulous attention, creating a tangible connection that honours both material and meaning.

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Vitis vinifera L. var. ‘Arbane’

This bespoke commission was created for a South African private collector whose work is dedicated to championing exceptional artisanal skill.

Sculpted in beeswax, the work depicts an Arbane vine, a rare and ancient white grape native to the Aube region of Champagne. The design is informed by a historic scientific illustration of Arbane, complemented by photographic reference material of living vines supplied directly by Drappier vineyard, one of the producers instrumental in the grape’s preservation.

Nearly lost to viticultural history due to low yields and late ripening, Arbane has survived through the dedication of a small number of growers and is now experiencing a quiet renaissance. Rendered in wax, the sculpture becomes a meditation on rarity, care, and continuity, qualities that depend on patience, attention, and time, echoing the fragile stewardship required to sustain both botanical heritage and human craft.

Materials – Beeswax, paraffin wax, steel bar, tinned copper wire, plastazote, tissue paper, cotton thread, artists’ pigments, acrylic paint, acrylic varnish. Mounted in a glass case with a metal frame, painted wooden base and hand-engraved copper label. 

Dimensions – 42 x 26 x 41cm

Date – 2024