Artist’s Statement

My practice is often autobiographical, exploring concepts through the lens of female experience. I am particularly interested in the various tensions between societal and religious expectations of women, and internal reality.

Having initially trained in commercial fashion design, my relationship with materials is rooted in precision; every measurement must be perfect and every stitch needs to be even. Moving towards fine art has been an act of liberation from those constraints, embracing symbolism, abstraction and deconstruction as a deliberate aesthetic choice.

This shift mirrors my broader interest in vulnerability; the process of layering and tearing materials connects to emotional openness and a sense of human complexity. My use of raw edges, playing with scale and using unruly lines is driven by a deep conviction to create without the imposition of ‘perfection’ - a pervasive internal narrative for many women.

Nature, too, serves as both metaphor and method in my work. Inspired by my mother, who is a professional gardener, I frequently dry and press flowers as a way of interacting with organic forms and considering wider themes of preservation and resilience. Beauty in fragility is a common juxtaposition in my practice.

I aim to build compositions that create a sense of balance between negative space and subject, and across all media, I favour a ‘less is more’ approach. My colour palette is typically muted, favouring soft hues that evoke calmness, whilst allowing underlying tensions to emerge through unexpected details or ‘interruptions’ on a surface.

Ultimately, my practice is about honesty; integrating the internal and external, and honouring the female experience as a multifaceted journey.