Inspired by the Raw Edges of Life

My practice has evolved from creating abstract paintings inspired by nature, spirituality and the organic environment into a more material and embodied exploration of the human experience. During my MFA, I have been working with textiles, intuitive knitting, cutting, layering and repurposing, allowing the materials and the physical process of making to become an important part of the work. I am interested in how the body holds experiences of trauma and memory, and how materials can communicate these experiences without relying on words. Through deconstruction, reconstruction, repetition and repair, I explore ideas of embodiment, vulnerability, healing and the possibility of finding a sense of safety within the body.

I was born in Hobart and raised in Melbourne, and I grew up in a deeply creative family. I spent much of my childhood drawing, sewing and constructing things by hand. During secondary school, I consistently engaged in art-making and was eventually selected into today’s equivalent of Top Arts. Later, I acquired a Bachelor of Education in visual arts at Melbourne University, where I studied textiles, garment construction, printmaking and photography.

After completing my qualification, I worked as a teacher for several years in the UK before returning to Australia. Since then, I have enjoyed an extensive career in Victoria’s education sector, and I currently teach art and visual design to upper secondary students.

My works have been exhibited around Australia, and I have produced numerous commissions for public spaces and private collectors.