Dancing Ned Kelly

Dancing Ned Kelly is a black clay ceramic sculpture with a helmet-shaped head and a lively, open-legged stance. The copper oxide surface contrasts with a glossy red cross on the chest. The figure stands on a patterned Oregon timber base.
Sculpture makes one of the greatest gifts ever, offering deeper emotional resonance than paintings. Living in three dimensions, it shares our space, inviting touch, texture, weight, and presence. Sculptures surprise, spark delight, and trigger warm psychological responses, creating a profoundly satisfying and invigorating aesthetic experience.

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I transform simple, unassuming materials into sculptures that engage the senses and stir curiosity. Inspired by the Japanese embrace of imperfection, transience, and incompleteness, my work seeks authenticity in form and feeling.

The vibrant subtropical landscape I call home infuses my pieces with colour and vitality. I aim for clarity and directness, creating works that are tactile, approachable, and quietly uplifting.

In a complex world, I value simplicity. My sculptures invite interaction, offering moments of connection and lightness. Each piece reflects my own creative path and is made to bring moments of joy to those who experience it.