What inspired me?
Ammonite fossils.
 
Much as I adore my studio, I sometimes consider abandoning it and moving to the south coast. Lyme Regis
in particular. Why? Because the Jurassic coast has some
of the best fossils in the country and, in my opinion, Lyme Regis's Monmouth beach and ammonite pavement is the jewel in the crown.
 
This piece is inspired by Lyme's ammonites and the luscious patterns that are created as they are gradually eroded by the waves. Delightful discoveries as I pottered contentedly among
the rocks. 
 
I've chosen a range of patterns; some fragmented and some more complete. The individual panels have varying heights, hinting at the different depths at which ammonites are found.
 
Certain patterns dominate, while others are content to sit
in the background, just as they do in situ. I love the way this piece changes as golden areas catch the light or shadows lengthen when the light changes. Advancing and receding, like the ebb and flow of the tide.
 
Once the oceans teemed with ammonites, but now patterns in stone are all that remains.