I hand sew materials to create tactile collages. I work with shape, colour, and texture to explore different ideas within my work. The notion of transience permeates my pieces which are often left unfinished.

Waves of Recovery

‘Waves of Recovery,’ mixed media work approx. 39 x 30.5cm.

This piece was made during a difficult personal time. The intensive making process brought some reprieve when I was caring for my partner. There is fluidity and movement within the work - this demonstrates hope for recovery and the ways in which this ebbs and flows.

Flourishing

  • 'Flourish in textiles'

    The ‘Flourishing’ series explores the psychological concept of flourishing. I made this piece at a challenging time and was exploring ideas around what it is to thrive.

    ‘Flourishing in textiles’, mixed media, 29 x 42cm.

  • 'Flourish in white'

    The ‘Flourishing’ series explores the psychological concept of flourishing. I made this piece at a challenging time and was exploring ideas around what it is to thrive.

    ‘Flourishing in white’, digital print, 29 x 42cm.

  • 'Flourish in purple'

    The ‘Flourishing’ series explores the psychological concept of flourishing. I made this piece at a challenging time and was exploring ideas around what it is to thrive.

    ‘Flourishing in purple’, digital print, 29 x 42cm.

  • 'Flourish in yellow'

    The ‘Flourishing’ series explores the psychological concept of flourishing. I made this piece at a challenging time and was exploring ideas around what it is to thrive.

    ‘Flourishing in yellow’, digital print, 29 x 42cm.

  • 'Flourish in pink'

    The ‘Flourishing’ series explores the psychological concept of flourishing. I made this piece at a challenging time and was exploring ideas around what it is to thrive.

    ‘Flourishing in pink, digital print, 29 x 42cm.

  • 'Flourish in green'

    The ‘Flourishing’ series explores the psychological concept of flourishing. I made this piece at a challenging time and was exploring ideas around what it is to thrive.

    ‘Flourishing in green’, digital print, 29 x 42cm.

Sensing Spaces of Healthcare Series:

Collaging a Dream Hospital

  • Held.

    Created for the Sensing Spaces of Healthcare project. ‘Held’ explores feelings of warmth, and support through shape, texture, and colour. It was inspired by collages made by patients in hospital.

    ‘Held’, mixed media work approx. 29 x 40cm. Photographed on a lightbox.

    This work was funded by Dr Victoria Bates’ UK Research & Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship ‘Sensing Spaces of Healthcare: Rethinking the NHS Hospital’ [MR/S033793/1].

  • Nurtured.

    Created for the Sensing Space of Healthcare project. ‘Nurtured’ explores care as active and reciprocal. It was inspired by collages made by patients in hospital.

    ‘Nurtured’, mixed media work approx. 29 x 40cm. Photographed on a lightbox.

    This work was funded by Dr Victoria Bates’ UK Research & Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship ‘Sensing Spaces of Healthcare: Rethinking the NHS Hospital’ [MR/S033793/1].

  • Growth

    Created for the Sensing Space of Healthcare project. ‘Growth’ explores change, transition, and strength. It is intentionally gentle in colour and form to explore the many facets of what it is to be strong. It was inspired by collages made by patients in hospital.

    ‘Strong’, mixed media work approx. 29 x 40cm. Photographed on a lightbox.

    This work was funded by Dr Victoria Bates’ UK Research & Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship ‘Sensing Spaces of Healthcare: Rethinking the NHS Hospital’ [MR/S033793/1].

  • Calmed.

    Created for the Sensing Space of Healthcare project. ‘Calmed’ explores feelings of respite and reprieve at difficult times. It was inspired by collages made by patients in hospital.

    ‘Calmed’, mixed media work approx. 29 x 40cm. Photographed on a lightbox.

    This work was funded by Dr Victoria Bates’ UK Research & Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship ‘Sensing Spaces of Healthcare: Rethinking the NHS Hospital’ [MR/S033793/1].

  • Distracted.

    Created for the Sensing Space of Healthcare project. ‘Distracted’ explores creative positive moments of distraction within the hospital environment. It was inspired by collages made by patients in hospital.

    ‘Distracted’, mixed media work approx. 29 x 40cm. Photographed on a lightbox.

    This work was funded by Dr Victoria Bates’ UK Research & Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship ‘Sensing Spaces of Healthcare: Rethinking the NHS Hospital’ [MR/S033793/1].

Exploring textiles with people with dementia

Textile samples created during my PhD research ‘Exploring the Significance of Clothing to People with Dementia’.’. These samples were used to explore ideas around playfulness, joy, and creative non-verbal expression.