Callings

In 2021, the world lost one of its greatest scientists, Dr. Thomas Lovejoy. He devoted his life to understanding and protecting the Amazon rainforest.

His daughter Kata commissioned this Glass Cathedral of him sitting in his biggest research camp, Camp 41. In the end I made 7 of this beautiful box for Kata, her sisters, her daughters and the producers of the documentary made about his life “Back to Camp 41”.

It was quite astounding to learn how his life’s work has made such a difference in the world. To quote an obituary written by fellow scientist William F. Laurance in “Science” journal:

"Of all of Lovejoy’s accomplishments, the nearest and dearest to his heart was probably the Biological Dynamics of Forest Fragments Project (BDFFP) in central Amazonia, founded in 1979 to study how habitat fragmentation affects Amazonian birds, bats, trees, vines, insects, and other elements of rainforest biodiversity. Today it is one of the world’s largest and longestrunning ecological experiments, spanning some 1000 km2. Along the way, the project has been a scientific and educational windfall, producing nearly 800 technical publications, 180 student theses, and advanced training for more than 700 environmental professionals from across Latin America."

David in his best ’70s suit (and hairstyle), commissioned by his kids for his 80th birthday. David founded a string of successful squash clubs in the 70s/80s and so there he is, standing as the king of his domain.

Commissioned by parents for a beloved middle school teacher who had been incredibly supportive of his students during Covid.

Whyte writes that following one's calling is a "creative conversation" that leads to "a secret surprising flow...generosity... maturity...compassion... " It's no wonder that the original inspiration for "The Calling" series, was my dear friend Tiu. Her actual calling defies categorisation ...celebrant, ritual designer, idea doula, creative facilitator?... she's just MAGIC ....here portrayed striding out in her famous white trouser suit which was the start of it all.

I lived with Tiu in the 1990's in a small flat on the Caledonian Rd. Our lives together were part comedy, part poetry, fun, fumbling and fabulous, all heart. I've made several Glass Cathedrals of / for Tiu over the years, showered in stardust, floating on an endless sea, bathed in moonlight.

Tiu's website

A trailblazer in so many ways- this box was commissioned for Sophie by her mum Amanda in 2020.

"Sophie is an adventurer and is also founder of a youth empowerment initiative called Trailblazers. ...She is passionate about traveling, breathing, Scotland, mountain climbing, sunsets and sunrises, cycling, family and friends, adventure, challenging herself, her Trailblazer girls, meeting new people…Sophie organises a yearly biking sportif, London to Paris in 24 hours, L2P24, which is also a great passion."

Blaze your Trail is the charity Sophie founded to hep teenage girls develop confidence and courage.

"Let the beauty of what you love be what you do." (Rumi)

"Believe in your dreams"