I'm a multidisciplinary artist and designer whose practice is rooted in collaboration, care, and community. Before focusing on arts-based work, with an MA in Social Work, I worked as a social worker and educator, supporting individuals and groups experiencing complex challenges. Those experiences continue to shape how I approach creativity: with curiosity, empathy, and a belief in the value of building trusted relationships.
I am interested in working with individuals, groups and communities to explore how artistic processes – whether in exploring ideas, materials and techniques, or in making performances – can be catalysts for change, self-development and collaborative growth. I believe that the art is in the process, and with that, I am committed to exploring deeply the accessibility of creative exploration and experiences. Working to break down barriers for people to access their own creativity and creative experiences, I consider the physical, social and emotional environments and explore multi-sensory approaches.
My work brings together creative processes developed through training in Graphic Design and Landscape Architecture, alongside experience in Early Years process-art facilitation using an atelier approach. I'm interested in making spaces where people can explore, connect, and express themselves through creative practice.
Over the years I've worked across community engagement, mental health, outreach, and support services, often in partnership with organisations from different sectors. Most recently, I worked in an arts access role with an arts-based mental health charity, supporting the facilitation of workshops and performances that centred participation, wellbeing, and inclusion.
I've also managed projects with refugee and asylum seeker communities, leading a small team to deliver strengths-based support and develop meaningful community partnerships. Alongside this, my background in social research and reflective practice has strengthened my interest in listening, learning, and responding thoughtfully to the people and places I work with.
Whether working one-to-one, with groups, or alongside partner organisations, I'm drawn to creative practice as a way of fostering connection, shared learning, and new possibilities.