Rippled, ridged, tumbled, and polished, Jill’s sculptural work is characterised by its imaginative use of material and texture.
Jill is a master of bronze, which she uses to great effect to create all types of texture, from weathered stone to a high golden polish. She also uses resin to create glistening walls of colour that reflect and refract the light to build layers of glowing tones.
It is the tactile quality of Jill’s work that gives its weight and warmth. Her surfaces are inspired by textures found in nature and the inherent qualities of her materials, which lend themselves to a surprising variety of finishes and effects.
This pair of figures, titled Emergence, uses the forms and textures of weathered rock, with highly polished areas creating facets of light. Bronze here provides a rugged surface, with a careful patination giving the sense of an elemental landscape.
Cosmos is shown here in a pale grey finish, giving it a contemporary elegance and a cool beauty. The bronze here has been treated to give an ultra smooth surface.
Jill’s colourful timepieces are created from resin. Their clarity and polish create a stained glass effect, amplifying the luminosity of natural light.
Rocky the Lucky Elephant is highly polished in a golden bronze. His playful nature and cheerful disposition are heightened by his high-shine finish.
Eve, the first woman celebrates the beauty of human anatomy. Her carefully drawn ridged texture depict the musculature in an understated way, giving a geometric, tactile quality to the piece.
The beautiful blue sky is created on a bronze panel using patination techniques, with an aged bronze used for the Acacia tree, which signifies knowledge and endurance, inspired by Jill’s South African roots.
Jill’s imaginative experimental approach to her materials captures the qualities of nature and organic forms. Her continuous innovation of new surfaces, treatments and colours allow her to create a kaleidoscope of work that celebrate positivity and life itself.