Most of my mobiles are inspired by poems, songs, or fragments of folklore. As each piece and the viewer move, shapes align and separate, shadows overlap, and meanings shift. They are delicate-looking structures which are far stronger than they look. Crafted from natural wood veneers, they are explorations of balance — between structure and freedom, between narrative and contemplation. They move in light air currents, revealing shifting shapes and shadows that aim to tell a story of their own. Although rooted in narrative, the works are equally about stillness. Their calm, floating presence encourages the viewer to pause and observe. People tell me that they can lose themselves watching them move. My mobiles have been exhibited in public settings including Dumfries Museum, and the Kirkcudbright Galleries and my work is also represented on the Crafts Council Directory, Visual Arts Scotland and Craft Scotland. Currently there are five galleries with examples of my work across the country. The same laminated veneer techniques that allow for small pieces suitable for domestic settings can be expanded into installations several metres wide. I would welcome commissions of all sizes from people with a specific idea for their home to opportunities for collaboration with architects, interior designers, and arts consultants. It’s hard to get a proper idea of the mobiles from still images. Videos of some of them can be found on my website or on my YouTube channel