About

I live on Bundjalung Country in the subtropical Tweed Valley of northern NSW, on a small remote acreage and work from my studio there, overlooking the garden. I have a background in art, biology, and horticulture, and a deep fascination with and connection to the natural world.

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My practice aims to reveal and satisfy the fundamental need to understand and articulate the world around me and the creative process.

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My work generally starts by investigating materials (fibres, discarded textiles, found objects, waste, and plant materials) and traditional manual techniques (crochet, embroidery, and basketry). I work intuitively, rigorously, and experimentally, producing many samples. During this intense, immersive, and laborious process, I have time and space to think clearly, and this is when inspiration, ideas, and stories appear. From these, I create sculptural objects that become storytelling devices and often have embedded messages.

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Teaching and sharing the knowledge I discover through experimentation play a significant role in my practice. I have conducted many workshops and had artist residencies. I have exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions both nationally and internationally. My work has been published online, in books and in international journals.

 

​CV available upon request.

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