These three ceramic pieces from my final major project were inspired by my fascination with oyster shells and their contents. The creation of these organic, non-functional forms were heavily driven by an intuitive working process. (This I found was what kept the project going..) The carefully considered glazing designs enhances the clear-cut edges and the forms within.

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Previously studied at: Varndean College

Progressing to: Cardiff Metropolitan University to study Artist Designer Maker BA

"Suspended Reality". These slides showcase the final stages of my project to round off my personal journey towards my final piece.

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Previously studied at: BHASVIC

Progressing to: Norwich University of the Arts to study Fine Art

"Tipping Point" - This piece considers how the world might change over the next century. The layered clay piece represents humankind. Ice was placed inside, and as it melted, the structure deteriorated and slumped, leaving behind soft clay ready to be remoulded.

This comments on how anthropogenic climate change is only truly a danger to people, and after we're gone, the earth will reshape itself into something new and beautiful. I envision this piece as part of a large installation of many clay pieces, with projections casting animations onto them.

Previously studied at: The Perse School, Cambridge

Progressing to: Sheffield University to study Architecture and Landscape Architecture

This installation piece was based on how we can create an atmosphere within a space, and what effect this has on an audience. Ideally, it would have been accompanied by gentle background sounds and light projections, with many layers of suspended tiles to fill the space. This was a compromised vision created at home, acting as an insight into the final piece. The tiles were made from Parian Casting slip, each individually cast and suspended using wire.

Previously studied at: Varndean College

Progressing to: Manchester Metropolitan University to study Textiles In Practice

My FMP was inspired by the physical and psychological effects of ‘Shrinrin-yoku’ (or ‘Forest Bathing’). I wanted to bring the beauty of sunlight shone through organic forms into interior spaces. I chose to focus on abstracting the effects of dappled light through tree canopy cover into semi-symbolic shapes, expressed via window shutters. My motivation for creating shutters was the hope that the experience of the shapes cast by the light will adapt and change as the sun moves, rises and fades.

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Previously studied at: BHASVIC

Progressing to: Bath Spa University to study Interior Design BA

For my FMP I wanted to explore symbolism through a play/musical/book. I decided to pick Matilda to be my focus as I had seen it in the theatre and loved the set. I explored themes of control and abuse etc with research and experimentation. I developed new skills along the way, from making my own hand sewn rag doll, to building a scaled down stage in the workshop. Doing this project really highlighted my love of stage design and made me more confident to move on to University.

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Progressing to: Arts University Bournemouth, Performance Design and Film Costume

An installation of individual patchworks. Each one has different photos and memories in and uses only found or recycled materials.

Previously studied at: Worthing College

Progressing to: Loughborough University to study Textile Design

A 3D representation of my walk to work in the early hours of the morning, built on rocks that I found on route. Emphasis is put onto objects/things that caught my eye through use of scale and colour. The viewer can see my exact journey by following the red line that connects each rock.

Previously studied at: Varndean College

Progressing to: London South Bank University to study Drama and Performing Arts

For my FMP, I have designed a scaled down model of a pavilion inspired by the idea of movement. This is the final concept. Initially I was planning to create a piece which includes lighting. Further along the line, I decided to create a pavilion as it provides not only shelter but also an art installation to the nature movement/surrounding. The lighting for my pavilion was support by nature movement (sun) which shines down onto the 'bird' piece which moves by wind and it reflect the lighting pattern down to the floor.

Previously studied at: Hove Park School

Progressing to: Portsmouth University to study Interior Architecture