I primarily carve in stone, the work being about simplified form and symbolism. The material and the process of carving are important as I use the way the stone breaks, cuts and polishes to reveal its structure and veins. I retain references to all the possibilities of the stone in each final piece. The work is informed by study of natural forms and patterns through drawing, which goes on to be formalised in shape, rhythm and tool marks to make the carved work a completely new entity.

Heads are a universal iconic form, which are used in many cultures to say things about power, identity and mood or create a simple focus for meditation and spiritual atmosphere. I wish to minimise any sense of identity of a person, culture or era in order to concentrate on one strong impression and mood with each head. The expressions are to remain ambiguous, changing with different light. The gender and race are whatever the viewer wishes to project onto them, as they are intended to give a more direct and deeper impression.