Ceramics

Working with Jim Cooper, the brief was to produce a work that related to the 'box'. Inspired by his cigarette intake, I decided to start with a large scale matchbox complete with matches. This led to thinking about early Vanitas paintings. I discovered the work of Pieter Claesz,Vanitas, Still Life, 1630.

I recreated this work in 3D, with a ceramic candlestick, painting and other props set into an old oak frame. Unfortunately, the matchbox cover broke in the firing. I would like to recreate this one day in the print studio.