Intrigue, wonder and the determination to inspire others drives my creativity.

Inspired, creative and guided by my grandmothers the creativity began. They introduced pottery, watercolour, sketching, sewing and woodwork which primed my curiosity for creating. As a child I have fond memories of playing with scooby doo wires which were the name for electrical copper wire cut offs with various coloured coatings. We’d create all kinds of shapes and forms. Although growing up in South Africa options were limited in the creative fields. It was after my family migrated to Australia I was able to begin the exploration in jewellery making and woodwork at school. The intricate crafts felt natural and began with ease, although I was dedicated and recognised my mentors. Before long I was submitting pieces into recognised competitions and gained respect within the industry. After completing school in Australia seeking adventure ultimately took me back to South Africa, where I began formal studies at, what is now called the University of Johannesburg. Since then, I have lived and breathed jewellery. Consistently playing with precious metals to form beautiful, intricate and refined pieces.

A profound awakening directly encouraged the idea to migrate back to Australia after some time in South Africa. In short, there was a robbery, and I was held at gunpoint. This event shifted my perspective, cut away the fuzz and I knew, it was if, not when, would this happen
again. Relocating to Australia, connecting with the community and collaborating with my wife in business we experienced our new home and surroundings together. It was in these first couple months spiders were making themselves known. Eye catching pests with such intricate details were due to be exterminated as they took over. It was horrifying seeing the creatures leave their homes to die. There was such a variety of venomous red backs and black spiders. Reflecting on practices from thousands of years ago packing insects with clay to form moulds and casting the creatures was inspiring and all consuming. A problem to solve, a new technique to explore and outcome to refine. After trials with a variety of insects the fragility of some parts were unsuccessful. I had discovered my creative outlet. It was the first time since childhood I was creating art for art’s sake.