As an artist I have always been a sculptor, first working in clay and wood and mixed media.  I studied at Whitiraea Polytechnic in Porirua for 3 years majoring in ceramics.  After studying I worked constructing costumes for film and television.  Moving to Australia, I continued to sculpt in various media having shows in Australia and England.  After moving home to Taranaki I found stone as a new media and fell in love. It's permanents, its ability to give multiple textures and the surprises of what you will find within.  My themes are generally about myself.  Strength and protection.  I think of my sculptures as soldiers or guards.  I explore issues about gender and sexuality.