`My original idea was to manufacture it jlcommercially and make it available worldwide. However, the owner has decided to close down the Thai Celadon Factory due to the economic downturn and political situation in Thailand. So now I now plan to make the Pee Bear range in Australia and offer it to a niche market, maybe even selling it through such organisations as the Marine Conservation Society [marineconservation.org.au]. This way some of the money raised from the sales will go towards saving the marine environment.''
In between churning out teapots he is working on three new major pieces illustrating the recent catastrophic street riots in Thailand entitled, ``Bloody Bangkok'', which will be on show at the Melbourne Contemporary Art Fair in August.
However, his enduring love is teapots.
``It is a whole new world when you start making and collecting teapots ... trust me,'' he says.