Coral Reef is a major work in a quieter, more understated sense. It stands as a reminder that complexity, labour, and ornamentation do not automatically equate to success or desirability. Sometimes the most powerful works emerge from restraint. My father once said that simplicity is the essence of fashion, and that principle resonates just as strongly here in art.

This piece took me back to my early practice, when my work was unadorned and instinctive — driven by colour, movement, and the quiet drama of multi-cellular fluid interactions. The surface evokes organic coral structures, tidal growth, and living ecosystems through layered greens, blues, and golds, achieved without sculptural intervention or embellishment. Its strength lies in fluid simplicity, balance, and natural rhythm.

Coral Reef is also major in its intent. It marked a pivotal exploration of translating fine art into wearables and functional objects, extending the artwork beyond the wall and into daily life. Presented as both art and applied design, it challenges traditional boundaries and celebrates the uniqueness of art that can be lived with, worn, and carried — without losing its integrity.

In its quiet confidence, Coral Reef affirms that simplicity can be both deliberate and profound, and that beauty often lies in knowing when to stop.