Fern Bench 2008

Sculptural Bench, Congleton Park (Grade II listed Victorian Park)

Based on the unfurling frond of Buckler's fern (found in a prominent display at the Park) and harks back to the Victorian mania for collecting ferns. Made of green oak, the shape gives it two distinct purposes; the straight part looking over the River Dane, the curved part looking inwards to encourage chatting.

Clients: Congleton Borough Council, Friends of Congleton Park

Rill, 2007

Copper rill, permanently installed water feature created for 'Artist's Open Garden'. Held at our Victorian semi, the 'Open Garden' event invited the public to explore sculptural water features, planters, fencing, seating and a den, made from up-cycled materials from copper immersion tanks to wooden pallets.

Water Feature for Mrs E's Garden, 2010

A commission to improve one end of a private garden, create a water feature, seating area and screen off an unsightly area.

Trompe l'oeil mirrors and frames were employed to add interest and create views. A water feature made from copper water cylinders and sleepers provides a focal point.

Ripple, installation 2008/9

Copper floating rings, designed to move the wind creating their own ripples.

Installation at RHS Mt Pleasant Gardens Sculpture Exhibition

Plan for Memorial Garden 2009

Proposal axonometric drawing for memorial garden

Memorial Garden for Sensei Cope 2009

Collaboration between staff and parents at Shotokan Karate Club to create a Japanese-style memorial garden

Dandelion Project 2009

A celebration of the humble weed made from green oak and copper bonsai wire.

Travelled to various notable Cheshire gardens including: Ness Botanical Gardens, RHS Tatton Flower Show, Mt Pleasant Gardens, Betley Court Bluebell Walk, Madeley Old Hall

Footprint Project 2008

Community project developed with Alsager Library and Excalibur Primary School. Huge mosaic 'carbon footprint' made from recycled tiles, crockery and found objects during school workshops. Cheshire Poet Laureate W Terry Fox ran a parallel writing workshop. Funded as part of Cheshire Year of the Garden 2008

Eau, Water Fountain, 2008

Eau, Water Fountain 2008

Reclaimed copper (nickel-plated), FSC-sourced wood

Garden Drawing 2006

Garden design scheme for 'Artist's Open Garden' project. The garden opened as part of Cheshire Open Studios and has contributed to me securing commissions and features in local press. Axonometric drawing showing key features