HMCS BOBBIN III

The BOBBIN III marked the final and most triumphant evolution of the pioneering Design I and Design II submersibles. Equipped with a revolutionary conning ball and spinner mechanism, which precisely controlled a bow-mounted fincircle. Over the course of 19 daring missions, she outmaneuvered countless depth charge hunts with uncanny precision and poise.

Upon her victorious return, the crew of the BOBBIN III emerged through the central portal at her home port to thunderous applause and celebration. Their legacy, forged in silence and shadow, was met with the recognition it so rightly deserved.

Driftwood, found & repurposed metal
Approx. 4 x 71 x 20.5 cm

I am an artist based in Halifax, Canada, with a practice spanning over three decades. My work primarily involves the use of found and repurposed objects, and in the past five years, I have expanded my practice to include ceramics and watercolor. I often approach my found-object sculptures in a non-linear way, allowing the objects themselves to dictate the creation process. One of my most notable series, Zeeboaten, are interpretations of naval vessels made from oceanwood, repurposed wire, clock parts, hardware, and piano components. These pieces are loosely inspired by the folly of military history.

Through the incorporation of such found materials—whether it's a piece of driftwood or a gear from a cuckoo clock—stories emerge organically, either through my own research or through the personal interpretations of viewers, who bring their own experiences and curiosity to the work.