Hi, I’m Ellis. Let me tell you a little about myself and what I do.
See examples of my work
I’ve always surrounded myself with unusual, slightly imperfect objects and things: kitsch ceramics, dog-eared Cold War posters, my grandmother’s mid-century paperweights…
It’s their irregularities, tactile surfaces, slight asymmetries, or (more than anything) their sense-of-story that gives character and evokes an emotional response or feeling.
I strive to make pieces with such character: statement pieces to enliven a room, garden or space.
My work blends traditional craftmanship with bold forms and details, reflecting a love of nature, prehistory, mythology and folklore. I embrace asymmetricity, rugged elemental features and textured touchable surfaces.
Handcrafted with patience, purpose and care from sustainable timber, every item I make is a conscious rejection of throwaway “fast” consumption. Made to be used, loved, and passed on to those that follow after.
If you’d like a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture or sculpture for your home, or simply want to talk through an idea, then please get in touch via the contact page.
‘All the objects we make are inscriptions of the human body and mind upon the circumstances of time and space.’
– John A. Fleming
I’m delighted to have been awarded.
OUTSTANDING EMERGING DESIGNER-MAKER AWARD (2025): Awarded by Handmade in Britain in partnership with the Society of Designer Craftsmen (SDC).
GUYLL-LENG TRUST OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (2023): Awarded by The Rycotewood Furniture Centre to the FE student who has demonstrated “dedication and tireless working towards their craft.”
My work has been shown and exhibited at.
‘TRADITIONAL CRAFT - Contemporary Design’ (Kendrew Barn Gallery, Oxford, 2026): Several pieces of furniture and sculpture.
SOCIETY OF DESIGNER CRAFTSMEN - ‘TALES IN THE MAKING’ (Oxmarket Contemporary, Chichester, 2025): Several furniture pieces displayed at the society’s annual exhibition.
ABINGDON TRADITIONAL CRAFT FAIR (Abbey Buildings, Abingdon, 2025): Works of furniture, homeware and small craft items.
HANDMADE OXFORD: THE INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FESTIVAL 2025 (Waterperry Gardens, Ox): Works of furniture, homeware and small craft items.
OCG WINTER EXHIBITION 2024 (Oxfordshire Craft Guild, The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock, 2024): Works of furniture, homeware and small craft items.
OXFORDSHIRE ARTWEEKS SUMMER 2024 (South Ox Arts, South Oxford Community Centre, Oxford, 2024)
‘TEXTURE’ (West Ox Arts, West Ox Arts Gallery, Bampton Oxfordshire, 2024): Multiple works of sculpture and furniture.
#WINDOWGALLERIES ‘RYCOTEWOOD FURNITURE’ (Fusion Arts Oxford, Friars Entry Gallery, 2022): Display of ‘Green Man’ Cabinet.
END OF YEAR EXHIBITION (RYCOTEWOOD FURNITURE CENTRE, OXFORD, 2022 & 2023): Display of multiple pieces.
