Birds of Steel is a combination of cut out lines and shapes linked together by one another to create scenes that represents movement, energy and discovery. Each piece of the artwork has been carefully considered in terms of making sure the shapes can be laser cut out of steel without pieces of the design being lost in the process. When applied to a wall setting, garden feature or pergola, the use of artificial or natural light and shadow help project these flat panels into a more dynamic three dimensional space giving the illusion of depth and the environment portrayed.

Sitting under a magnificent old branched tree, an umbrella of nature, I sit upon nature's green carpet humbly glancing at the wilderness beyond. Bees hum and settle on yellow flowers, their sacks of nectar, almost drunk with their excessive hoard. Sad though, their life is programmed into their DNA, moving in zig zag paths around grass blades, rain, and anything that wants to eat them. We live in a similar world... zig zag paths, highs and lows, unpredictable events, catastrophes and more, yet we have choices and we can move away from patterns, predictability and rules. We have the abilty to change or challenge this through design and art. New ideas challenge the old and seed further new directions. How lucky I am to be human, creative and willing to challenge, and forever being part of the growing hive.

'The Outside' specialise in decorative screens which are designed to perform an array of functions, from privacy screening for the garden to decorative screens as a feature item. Their metal screens can be laser cut in corten steel, stainless steel or aluminium and finished in a variety of powder coated colours. Their decorative screens can be customised for a variety of uses including wall facades, residential feature screens or as accessories for landscaping.