The formal basis of this research project centred on two geometries, the geometry of pure ellipses, from which conical forms and profiles are derived, and the orthogonal geometry that structures the space of architecture these forms inhabit. Together these geometries provided the raw material for exploring the morphology of particular holloware as typologies and the visual synthesis of new designs.

An example of particular and original expression can be seen in the silver jug which applies visual displacement to jug morphology. The conventional body and handle are completely omitted, the vacated space delineated by the silver 'foot' plate, an extended plane aligning with and making manifest the horizontal surface on which it is placed. The identity of the vessel rests with the 'disembodied' spout, which now also serves as body and handle. Other pieces such as the Cornerworks engage with walls and corners, where the silver can be seen as physically invading, or being invaded by the architecture. In these works utility is intentionally foregrounded in ways not seen in the earlier work such as the Conditions for Ornament project.

The exhibition, book and lecture present a retrospective view of my work and ideas over the past thirty years.