Karen began her studies specialising in design at The London College of Fashion. She continued to work in fashion design and product development in the UK and then Morocco. She built on her experience in fashion design, technical innovation and interest in Moorish art and began studying glass techniques.
She has long been interested in proportion, precision and perspective. These concepts have become fundamental to her work.
Recently her work has become more conceptually based on the emergent sense of home and associated culture, promoting a sense of being, in relation to the life cycle and its many roads and journeys taken.
‘‘When two paths intersect, we can follow our intuition and the outcome can often trigger an impulse to embark on another journey. We can carry on or return, change the path or be drawn to a sense of place and simply stay there for a while. To use these connections as a stepping stone, we select and make choices to help us on our way.”
Her work often shows a visual journey through interconnecting layers.
It is Karen’s intention that the viewer can relate to their sense of place by referencing a sense of association and to initiate conversation between journey and place.
Whilst researching and making preparation for her work, core elements of the West Coast of Scotland brought to mind these words.
Ripple of Sand by Sea of Might
Shimmering Sky in Silver Light
Dusk of Mountain Steel and Grey
Colour Born by Dawn of Day
Explore the Night with Mood of Place
Inspired by Movement, Light and Space
Captured Elements of Life Sublime
Fleeting Moments Held in Time
Member of The Scottish Glass Society and The Contemporary Glass Society.
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