The Corvids
I think it began with a Crow, or was it a Raven? It possibly may have been a Rook.
But whichever it was it started a long running interest in Corvids, their physical presence, the myths and legends and just the sheer rugged handsome looks of these dark and brooding birds.
I tried to bring them into our homes with the Secret Boxes, I made candlesticks to light our way in the dark months, I just made birds because I love birds.
I painted black slip on porcelain and incised birds in many situations, for wall hangings, and jewellery.
Then the crows, bringers of messages and omens, happy and less welcome news. Luck is decided on the numbers seen gathered together, goddesses and kings are represented by them.
With this I knew they were perfect for my reliquary series, standing over your treasured possessions daring anyone to trouble them.
This is a relationship that isn't ending anytime soon.
