To me hands are very sensual, and are a
symbol of both physical strength, and mystical power. Hand sculptures have
a language that speaks to people in differing ways. Some people see my hand
sculptures as ‘creepy’, while others see them as ‘whimsical’. The differing reactions are
always entertaining and enlightening.
I’ve had a fascination with hands through a large portion of my art. This has also included a
hand series in wood. I’ve now moved to ceramic sculptures, which allows a much more expressive
representation of my work.
Each hand I produce is inextricably connected to, or emerging from an object. Some hands only
hold objects, while others are part of the object, or stem from this object. To me, this is
also representative of our connection to the world around us, leading back to the mystical power
of hands.
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