I have always had a respect for metal as a material used to create art, and I find my inspiration coming from the idea of having a part to play in it's existence - from it's creation over millions of years - to the modern techniques that have evolved since the first humans discovered the potential of metal as a material for function and decorative art - and now, my small involvement in the process, the maker, who then hands it to the wearer, furthering its journey and appreciating it's past.

Having worked as a metal finisher in a Fine Art foundry for 20 years, I have gained experience in many different processes and techniques used to create art using various metals. I draw on this technical experience and knowledge when creating my own designs. Aesthetically I have always been drawn to and liked working on sculpture with clean lines and simple form. My designs, mainly using silver and copper, often use geometry and a degree of symbolism, giving a connection to the wearer.

Concrete symbols as a name reflects my ideology when it comes to my work - respect for metal as a material and it's permanence and adding to it's existence by creating wearable sculpture with meaning.

In Sept '14 I was given the opportunity by Lexie Sport to create some designs to compliment their 2015 13.3 sportswear collection.

Lexies ethos is edgy design by women for women going against the boring sportswear offered to women by the big brands with a big emphasis on being made in Britain from design right through to manufacture. So I put my mind to producing a small collection that mirrored the Lexie look with arrows and angular rings to work alongside the collection.

I also created a silver logo pendant as a collaberative piece which is available from