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commissions

I take on a small number of commissions each year, developing works from existing strands of my practice.​ Each commission responds to its setting. Scale, material, light and the character of the space become part of the work, with handmade paper and plant fibres bringing their own variations of surface and structure.

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Larger commissions

Larger works can be developed for private homes, public spaces and other architectural settings. These are often site-responsive, taking into account the proportions and character of the space, its light and, where relevant, its relationship to place. Prices are based on size and material.

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'Wild Lace – Nettle' (2026) is an example of the kind of large-scale work that can form the starting point for a commission.

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'Wild Lace Nettle' 2026

280 X 156 cm

Handmade nettle fibre 

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The process:

A commission begins with a conversation about the space, the work you are drawn to, scale, materials and budget. For site-responsive work, I will usually visit the space before developing a proposal.

The work is then developed in the studio, with key stages shared as it takes shape. Installation and lighting can also be considered where needed.

 

Selected smaller commissions:

Hogweed – Les Diablerets, 2026 

Handmade hogweed paperMade for a home in Les Diablerets, where hand-cut paper has a long tradition. The work takes its form from the surrounding glaciers, but is made from hogweed gathered locally: an image of the place, made from the place itself.

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Welsh Tapestry, 2026

Handmade recycled paper, hand-dyedCommissioned to respond to childhood memories of Welsh tapestry blankets — their repeating patterns, weight and colour. Recycled papers were pulped, hand-dyed and remade, allowing a familiar textile language to re-emerge in paper.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Prices are based on size and material.

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