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  My ceramics consist of individual pieces of clay that are each formed into a shape by tearing and folding, gently allowing the clay to take form. The pieces are pressed together and folded around one another, creating a sense of unity and a new dimension.

I create each piece of art specifically to fit into the environment into which it will be installed, whether private or corporate. My ceramic art, designed to fit into a space, is called architectural ceramics. Careful planning, measuring of the wall and a series of designs on paper are all important initial steps in the creative process.

To mount my ceramics I use Perspex, which is made into a light box. This is then installed onto the wall with bolts or screws, ensuring ease of removal if required. The clay I use is porcelain, a high fired stoneware clay, which is very light in weight, highly durable, waterproof, and will last a lifetime. The individual porcelain pieces are very thin for the purpose of diffusion of light.

I use a high quality glue for the mounting of ceramics and this glue is heat safe and permanent. For the lights I use low watt, low heat light bulbs. The mural can be treated as an ordinary light - switched on and off at the wall. The light box is designed for ease of bulb replacement.

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