I applied to the Artists’ Benevolent Fund because it was a great opportunity to help bridge the gap between university and becoming a professional freelance artist with the continuing support and knowledge from staff and technicians. Working with clay especially, requires a lot of equipment, resources, and space, all which would have been inaccessible and too expensive to purchase immediately after graduating.

For the remainder of the ABF scheme I hope to learn how to programme and maintain my own kiln, so I have the knowledge to work independently going forward! I also want to continue to develop functional and sculptural ceramic works through pushing the boundaries of clay, discovering new glazes, and investigating various hand building techniques.

I hope to continue to seek opportunities to exhibit or display work, collaborate with other artists, and attend relevant seminars, lectures, or conferences where possible.