Alabaster Bowl is part of a series of bowls and vases I created to explore alabaster’s translucency and its response to light. I am drawn to the way illumination reveals colour and pattern within the stone, much as light brings stained glass to life.
Carving these hollow forms requires patience and careful timing. As the walls become thinner, vibrations from the carving can resonate through the bowl—rather like the vibration produced by running a finger around the rim of a wineglass. If allowed to build, that vibration can fracture the piece, making sensitivity to the material essential throughout the process.
The finished bowl brings that delicacy into a simple, rounded form. Its character changes with the light, revealing the natural variations held within the alabaster and inviting the viewer to look beyond its surface.