Artist Statement

Within my Art I have many inspirations. For this exhibition I have chosen to explore my interest in death rituals. Although macabre, I am intrigued by the different ways, people across the world, treat and have treated their dead. The imagery of sarcophagi and wrappings formed the basis of this concept. This is my first solo large-scale outdoor piece and it depicts a cast iron figurative form with a smeared clay texture, and a bronze, dome-like facemask. FISK gets its name from Almond D.Fisk who in 1848 received the patent for an Iron burial casket. Materialising an idea through mould making and differing processes is important to me and I am continually striving to further my skills, knowledge and experience.