Growing up in the country I have developed a deep fascination and respect for the natural world, the incredible perfection and balance contained within such a diverse and intricate environment.

My work is inspired through the exploration of organic forms such as fossils, rock, and shell formation, protection within nature, the relationship between the interior and the exterior.

I abstract different elements of these images, enabling me to build a variety of curious sculptural objects.

The early stages of making suggest the vessel; then through further abstraction I find my work dealing with more sculptural concerns.

Through a visual and tactile experience I aim to evoke in the viewer elements of curiosity, intrigue and wonder.

catherinejope@factory54.co.uk