bio

My birthplace, Wales, has had a profound impact on my life and work. The Brecon Beacons, with their breathtaking natural beauty, left an indelible imprint on me. A wild spirit was forged during my formative years, and it still reverberates within me today. My family has a legacy of creatives and designers, and I have followed in their footsteps, dedicating 26 years to the art of wood sculpting.

I’ve honed my craft slowly over those years, spending time in forestry and joinery, as well as carving. This has given me a well-rounded understanding of wood and trees. I spent half a lifetime working in the UK with native woods, and now find myself more than a decade into a Mexican chapter.

I live in Tulum, Mexico, where I’ve immersed myself in a new world of tropical hardwoods. I’m quite literally living in the jungle, salvaging fallen, bug-infested gems and treasures. You never know what surprises await when cutting into a fallen trunk, long forgotten on the jungle floor. Twisted grain, cavities, and rich veins of colour reveal themselves—each new log echoing the life that tree once lived.

The creative process exposes the unique characteristics of slow growth, and in some cases, drawn-out death and decay. Disease, fungal infections, insects, and other external forces can beautifully scar and shape the timber within a tree. I typically work with these naturally formed features. Rather than concealing what might be seen as flaws, I prefer to celebrate and enhance them.

Though I’ve never shied away from these imperfections, it’s only in recent years that I’ve stepped back and allowed the wood to do more of the work. I’m forcing less and flowing more. The material leads, and I listen. My clients and I share a mutual appreciation for the environmental value of using discarded wood to create enduring sculptural works.

As an artist, I’m deeply passionate about what I do. Each piece reflects my respect for the craft, with the aim of creating work that is not only beautiful, but thought-provoking and lasting. I’m very lucky to be doing what I love, though it’s a hard road—making a life as an artist always is. Even so, the day-to-day act of making feels like a gift.

Working with wood is a profoundly rewarding experience. The warmth, texture, and grain create an immediate connection, and often give me a head start with clients—we tend to love wood instinctively. I’m looking forward to where the work leads next, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share these pieces and bring a sense of resonance and joy into the lives of others.