The Eves project is an examination and
celebration of the feminine in both women and men. Inspired by a visit to the British Museums’
Ice Age Exhibition, and a life long affection for the Venus of Willendorf, the venture asks us to applaud all facets of the feminine and
tp enjoy the Eves in their collective
and individual representations.
Eves invite manipulation and much like
netsukes are intended at touch objects.
Each Eve is hollowed and has a small fired heart. When the figure is moved, it makes a distinctive
sound. Thus each Eve has unique form,
surface and voice.
The material, like many primitive
female forms, is clay. Where possible
the clay is sourced wherever she is being created. Surprisingly material has been found at 5,000
feet in the Swiss Alps, the bottom of my garden in London and, in streams and
seams throughout the world.
Eves are figures of the subconscious. While Eves frequently have a story there is
never a story before they are made. They
are the result of the energy and feelings I have while they are being created.
They form part of a larger project which is connected with the Native American practice of the 'give-away' and any funds raised through the sale of Eves is used to support non-profit programs and organisations.
