'a work that explores notions of beauty

References include that which is put upon by others, handicraft skills, implied usefulness,

flight, loss and feminine aesthetics' 

We know that energy cannot be destroyed. The quality of the energy that I use is therefore critical to my art practice. As I work, I aim to mentally 'step back' and allow the material to move in a manner that I believe is natural. Clay comes from the earth and it retains a memory. I am happy to allow for that memory.  It's transition to a sculptural form then seems to be a sympathetic process'     

    Julie Swan 2017