I first made lace as a student and the influence of this fabric has been a constant source of inspiration. I’m particular drawn to the earlier geometrical Italian examples. Clearly there is a strong corelation between the mesh works and lace works, the difference is the latter’s use of loose geometry, a less rigid, asymmetrical linear structure. Lace and its histories are something I return to, on a very regular basis, the fabric has also informed, several large-scale public art projects.
