What Do We Inherit?
We inherit far more than objects. This Studio Note considers what reaches us, what we choose to carry and what happens before we pass it on.
Studio Notes
Why Do Originals Matter?
Studio Note 7 – August 2026 A note on origin, reproduction and the history carried by the things from which everything else begins. I began this Studio Note series with a question: Why are we craving originality again? It is becoming something of a preoccupation. Not because I believe everything must be entirely new. The more I think about creativity, the less convinced I am that anything begins in isolation.… Read More »Why Do Originals Matter?
When does an image stop belonging to its creator?
Studio Note 06 When does an image stop belonging to its creator? A note on cultural memory, shared symbols and what happens when images outgrow their origins. Something curious has been happening to images for a very long time. Certain images seem to escape the people, places or stories they once belonged to. They appear in galleries, on clothing, in street art, advertising, tattoos and everyday conversation. Sometimes they turn… Read More »When does an image stop belonging to its creator?
Why do old drawings sometimes become new ideas?
Studio Note 05 – July 2026 A note on creative emergence, recognition and the ideas that wait for us. Every so often, a piece of work asks us to look at it again. Not because it has changed, but because we have. A drawing that once felt complete suddenly reveals something we hadn’t noticed before. A forgotten sketch begins to echo through newer work. Shapes, rhythms and visual decisions that… Read More »Why do old drawings sometimes become new ideas?
Why Does Digital Perfection Feel Empty?
Studio Note 04 – June 2026 A note on material friction, human trace and the search for authenticity. There is a strange kind of emptiness that can sit inside perfection. We see it in images that are too smooth and in words that sound polished but strangely unrooted. We also feel it in spaces designed to please the eye, but that leave nothing for the hand, the memory,… Read More »Why Does Digital Perfection Feel Empty?
What Makes Something Feel Personal?
Studio Note 03 – June 2026. Exploring why some objects become meaningful companions whilst others remain interchangeable. We use the word personal all the time, but we rarely stop to ask what actually makes something feel personal. The answer is simple: personal things carry meaning. This note looks at why some possessions become impossible to replace, how meaning forms after the fact, and why this matters in a world of… Read More »What Makes Something Feel Personal?
Created With Intention
Studio Note 02 – June 2026. Exploring what happens when intention leaves the artist and meets the world. In a world optimised for efficiency, speed, and repetition, intentionally created things stand out. Not because they are louder or more expensive, but because they feel different. This note explores why intention matters, how it shows up in making, and what happens when an artist’s intention meets your own experience. Why do… Read More »Created With Intention
Why Are We Craving Originality Again?
Studio Notes 01 Studio Note 01 – June 2026. Exploring why originality, personalisation, and intentional creation matter more than ever. People are tired of output that feels generic, whether it comes from algorithms or mass production. The rise in decorating Kindles, journaling, and personalising everyday objects points to a deeper pushback against sameness. This note explores why originality matters now, and why it’s really about recognition, not performance. Why are… Read More »Why Are We Craving Originality Again?