Espalier X, Ariadne, 2007. Stainless steel 84 x 25 x 25 in. 
Espalier IX, Helios, 2007. Stainless steel 75 x 23 x 23 in. 
Espalier III, Untitled, 2006. Stainless steel, brass 22 x 17 x 10 in. 
Espalier XI, Narcissus, 2008. Stainless steel 142 x 52 x 32 in. 
Espalier I, Aphrodite (large-scale), 2006–07. Stainless steel. 154 x 40 x 36 in.
‘Espalier’ is a horticultural term for a tree or shrub trained to grow flat against a surface in a symmetrical (or asymmetrical) form. In these sculptures, the figural body of the work is made up of configurations of overlapping and abutting planes; I ‘draw’ upon this surface with linear, branch-like elements, which produce the espaliered form.
The Espaliers, an ongoing series of life-scale sculptures in stainless steel, have also become active studies in demonstrating the potential for abstract figure-oriented artworks to serve a prominent role in visually enhancing public settings. This potential has been achieved through a process in which strategic works from the series are physically scaled-up in a proportion of 1:2, resulting in works with a monumental, yet physically approachable, scale. The titles of these sculptures are drawn from the names of Greek mythological figures and emphasize the inspiration people have drawn from the human form and nature.