As an avid bushwalker, I observe the environment, trees, shrubs and their seedpods, fallen plant matter, finding treasures in natures design.

I am captivated by the intricate patterns and structures in seedpods, which inspire me to explore and reinterpret their forms. By combining various seeds and their pods, I create new structures and functional objects that reflect the significance of seeds and their capacity to transform and thrive.

Hybrids emerge from cross pollination of seeds, comparable to hybridization[2] of cultures. 

My work consists of small sculptures - spoons and containers - crafted from brass and silver, celebrating both the inherent beauty and the transformative power of seeds.

Through this collection, I aim to emphasise the ability of transformation and the potential that lies within even the smallest seed, weather in plants and humans. My work highlights the enduring and transformative power of nature, plants and humans and their possibilities that arise from migration.

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[1] Seeds: Time Capsules of Life, Wolfgang Stuppy, Rob Kesseler 

[2] N. García-Canclini, in International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences, 2001 Hybridity in the social sciences refers to the process in which separate social practices or structures combine to create new structures, objects, and practices by mixing their preceding elements. 

In the 17th and 18th centuries, especially in England, giving silver spoons became popular for marking significant life events like births, christenings, or weddings. The use of silver added meaning, symbolizing purity, wealth, and lasting value.

Today, spoons still represent warmth and care. They are often given as keepsakes or tokens of affection, symbolizing a wish for the recipient to always find nourishment and comfort. Thus, the spoon remains a potent symbol of connection, generosity, and enduring love.

Spoons are everyday utensils imbued with rich symbolic value, serving as a reminder of nourishment, care, and enduring connection from ancient traditions to modern keepsakes.