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Often using unique surfaces, such as hand-made paper and wood, Sharon employs various techniques to convey strong visual and conceptual themes, which display a keen sense of aesthetics; focussing mainly on politics, nature and the environment.

My work is influenced by the formation of the natural landscape by geological processes and changes from human interaction. Glaciation and coastal erosion are of particular interest and I use the qualities of the glass to represent features in the landscape and maritime environment.

The main concept of my work is to juxtapose nature with the man-made; to represent their connection and confrontation. From my observations, reflections and imaginings of the natural environment, I attempt to capture elements and qualities of the aesthetics of nature in her work. I create a narrative to evoke something significant from natures’ transformation, transience and fragility, to recall something significant from these elements through the documenting of natures changes.

I make small stained glass panels to hang in front of windows which are for sale at galleries throughout the country, take commissions for windows, light boxes etcetera and have recently started making free standing objects by arranging several panels in front of one another.