Ian works on three broad formats of related ceramic art. 1. Using the repetition of related elements across large surfaces to develop rhythm and perception of movement. These wall or floor pieces can be temporary as in exhibitions or permanent as in public and private art commissions. 2. Individual ceramic sculptural forms are built using a variety of hand techniques. Currently these explore contrasting surfaces contained in fragmented pieces, small parts of a whole. Most of this work implies unbounded space beyond the piece itself. 3. The design of innovative pieces for the presentation of food using techniques and concepts found in the other areas of my practice. These pieces are suited to larger scale production.

Image: The porcelain cast tiles (about 5000) cover the main entry at Karratha Health Campus in the North West of WA. They present an unbounded progressive pattern across the 10 metres wide surface, 4 metres high. Textures and colour refer to the dramatic landscape and history in this part of our country.

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