Artists at home

Sam Kelly, New Plymouth, NZ

'At Home'

"Since we've been in lock down, there hasn't been much making in my home workshop — I have three boys who are not the 'crafty' type..."

"Since we've been in lock down, there hasn't been much making in my home workshop — I have three boys who are not the 'crafty' type.

Early on I made a space on the bookshelf — normally overloaded with kids toys — for my bone works in progress. I was feeling overwhelmed with the take-over of every space and wanted to keep them in my mind. Feels a bit like having a lover that you can't have contact with but think of often.

I've had a few break out moments; playing with clay, getting distracted by making a wooden plaque, imagining further bronze works, making a wooden mask with my 5 year old."