History; archaeology; early discoveries of the 20th century, ancient civilizations; science-fiction. .
The main body of work - ‘Beyond The Lens’ - is inspired by the aesthetics of the ancient world and represents ‘things out of time’ - recovered objects of a ‘lost’ civilisation; idols and statues once worshiped, and devices used for ‘seeing’ and ‘communication’.

Alongside a passion for ancient history, mythology and archaeology, another source of inspiration comes from the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Echoing this literary influence, a short scenario conveys the concept:

.... In an old curiousity shop he happened across a strange ceramic viewing device. Made some time at the beginning of the 20th century, it has features unfamiliar to him.

Research and time brings him to maker of the device. Among an array of idols and statues, the maker shows him an odd-looking, triangular sculpture. It seems familiar, related to the ancient civilisations, yet it cannot be placed in time.

It is clear that the metal device placed in the back of the sculpture was a focus, used perhaps by priests for one purpose or another. The aesthetics of the sculpture and the metal ‘lens device’ are echoed in the viewing device of the maker.

The maker activates his viewing device. Peering through the lens, the curious man sees strange figures striding across an unfamiliar landscape. After a time, he is seen; and without sound, one of those beyond the lens begins to communicate with him ...’