Studio Head 2004 ©
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Much of the work that I do is developed through a process of experimentation in the studio, whether it's testing new materials, making arrangements of objects or setting up full-scale installations. This work is done prior to any specific project, and at times without a specific aim or use for the work being produced. This allows new ideas and forms to emerge, which may or may not end up in the public realm. For me this is a vital part in the process of making art, with the studio acting as laboratory or mini universe. Although much of my work is event led, and has a site or context specific element, the studio practice allows me to ensure that the projects are led by concept and process, rather than bending towards any specific market, allowing new and unexpected arrangements to take form over time.

As the projects I run can involve large amounts of people, this process allows me thinking time and problem solving out with the discipline of managing large scale projects or events, helping me gain some clarity before the external dialogues begin.