The bust, hand and forearm of a hollow male dryad formed from intertwining branches, shoots, vines and leaves fabricated from mild steel. This piece was originally commissioned as a gift for a father going through a divorce and as a reminder that things will get better and change with time; I chose the title "Aileni" as it translates to both "rebirth" in Welsh and "family" in Turkish. The piece features a flower in the centre where the heart would be as a symbol for the father's caring nature and the three acorns on the base were specifically __cm, __cm and __cm tall, representing the ages of his three children at the time.

The bust of a Samurai-esque warrior in a straw hat thoughtfully chewing on a branch, fabricated from mild sheet steel and wire using a combination of traditional blacksmithing and modern fabrication techniques then inlayed with brass for the dragon motif on his collar. No moulds or castings were used which means he's one of a kind. The tabs hanging from Haku's hat translate to "Samurai, Courage, Loyalty and Strength" and chewing on a branch is a typical trope in Manga animation to signify a calm, collected individual (although occasionally one associated with petty crime)

The bust of an Aztec/Viking-esque princess, fabricated from mild sheet steel and wire using a combination of traditional blacksmithing and modern fabrication techniques then inlayed with brass for the tribal facepaint. No moulds or castings were used which means she's one of a kind. Merrida has been affectionately described by others as my "1980s Aztec warrior princess rock-chick" ... I quite like that description.

The bust of a Dryad, a mythical Tree Spirit/ Forest Nymph from Greek mythology, fabricated from mild sheet steel and wire using a combination of traditional blacksmithing and modern fabrication techniques. Dryads were said to live in, and be bound to, their trees to the point that if the tree died, so would they. Although believed to be shy creatures, they were said to punish mortals who cut down trees without first seeking their approval. On the original sculpture, the steel was left without being coated in lacquer so as to allow the surface finish to slowly change colour and evolve over time.

A hollow polyhedral, faceted boxing hare, fabricated out of around 100 individual plates of mild steel.

A giant eagle's head tribal headdress fabricated from mild steel which has been rusted and shone to give varying natural colours; displayed on a standard mannequin head with a steel base. In Native American lore, the Eagle totem is a symbol of freedom; said to rule the skies. It flies wherever it chooses and brings gifts of victory and timing. The strong talons and keen eyes are said to be symbolic of being a supreme visionary with the accuracy and timing to seize opportunities at the right moment.

Two 8ft stag-people fabricated from over 2500 steel patches, all hand shaped using hammer and anvil, welded together and encouraged to rust. The intention when creating these pieces was to build something that reflected both the grace and power of a stag. The juxtaposition of the two ideas I was trying to convey, and the idea that the creature has the potential for both beauty and violence is something I feel can be found in both humankind, and nature in general. This thought is what inspired me to make the two human-animal hybrids as well as keep them relatively primal and connected to nature, while being constructed from an unforgiving man-made material.

A hand-carved wooden longbow with steel vines, flowers and leaves entwined which trail down and act as the stand. Designed in response to the quote “Little deeds, like little seeds, can bring forth flowers or noxious weeds.” as a way to represent the potential power of both our smallest actions and nature itself; both having the potential to bring about beautiful and/or violent consequences.

A dissected, circular frame filled with 6mm thick mild steel cogs. Wall-mounted and fitted with a working clock and Stainless Steel numerals. The dark grey, almost blue colour of the steel gives the piece a heavy industrial feel, however the design itself is reminiscent of a large skeleton clock. The gears are set on 7 different levels, giving the piece an interesting layered effect, most prominent when light falls on it, creating shadows.

A dissected, circular frame filled with 6mm thick mild steel cogs that can be wall-mounted or displayed on a stand. The dark grey, almost blue colour of the steel gives the piece a heavy industrial feel, however the design itself is reminiscent of a large skeleton clock. The gears are set on 7 different levels, giving the piece an interesting layered effect, most prominent when light falls on it, creating shadows.

A young eagle poised mid-flight as if hunting a snake, but instead snatching up a coiled jack lead connected to a microphone, displayed on a wooden slab. This was originally commissioned as a gift for one of the bereaved following the Paris attacks at the Eagles of Death Metal show in 2015, hence the eagle and musical equipment. The microphone is stamped with the word "Fraternité", meaning "Brotherhood" in French.

Inspired by the phrase “Then it begins again. I swear to stand at your side, my love, and guard you unto my last breath… and beyond” and based on the archaic idea of the stereotypical storybook hero; the strong man protecting the damsel in distress. However while keeping the female frail, scared and clad in flowers and jewellery (as these old storybooks often portray them) I’ve steered away from the ‘Prince charming’ idea and created the male with a large build, beard and animal furs, more similar to the way Vikings are often portrayed.

I’ve created this piece from old books (predominantly war-based and romantic novels) and have tried to create the impression of the figures emerging from a book itself, in order to tie back to the overriding idea of the storybook hero.

The sculpture won 1st place for 3D in the 2015 Drey Contemporary Cheffins Art Prize and then went on to be displayed at various exhibitions around the UK however I stopped exhibiting the piece for a few years and had it displayed in my personal collection due to its sentimental value to me, before I decided to put it up for sale.

I would consider this my first 'real piece' as it was the first one I'd ever had accepted into a gallery, and as such I feel it was the piece that began my career. So I was so pleased to find out it was going to be going to a home that would appreciate and respect it.