artist statement

Grief has been a neglected emotion that I have been carrying since the sudden death of my brother in 1989, unaware of the impact it was having on my art practice that was consequently impeded. By embarking on a process of unlocking my creativity through mentorship, I incorporated deep self-reflection into my practice and gently eased myself into the discomfort of sorrow and profound loss. Working through the layers revealed to me the immense love and joy I have for my brother and has enabled me to rejoice and reconnect with his being in a new light, whilst feeling empowered by having embodied the contrasts. Through this practice of sitting in vulnerability and tension my research driven art practice has expanded to explore other losses in my life, including from childhood trauma.

With a repetitive call inside of me to map, I create series of works – sequential narratives, that dissolve the distinctions between private emotion and public display. Through the predominant use of text, alongside audio and photography, I have created hand-written text based posters – thinking out loud. Season 1 (2023-2025), my visual/text based memoir you were/are my sparkle my joy: an inspirational Memoir born out of tradegy (2024), the photographic someone’s chair snapshots – looking for my brother series (2009-2023) and am currently working on two new projects – mapping my existence through the 24 bus route and All Us Women, a textile/photography project that addresses violence against women. Additionally I write a blog – musings (2025 – present day).

I invite viewers to explore the meaning and ideas behind my artworks as a means to make connections with their own lived experiences, to ignite their thoughts and emotions, and thus form a sharing of narratives and a shift in dynamic from passive observer to active participant.