My work revolves around an engagement with life. Fascinated by the ways in which we exist, communicate and understand the world around us; I hope to create work which invites the audience in through using both sensory and playful elements.

I work across a multitude of processes, and enjoy ways of making which are tactile and often time consuming. My work is greatly shaped by this, with physical characteristics of the work being a reminder of its hand made creation.

I believe what we experience either confirms or challenges what we already know and from this I explore moments which celebrate the beautiful complexities of being alive. Audience engagement forms a huge part of my practice as I hope to extend these interactions beyond simply viewing an artwork.

For the degree show my work is focused on the act of having a meal. ‘The meal’ explores this as a moment for connection and communication. Stemming from my childhood where all social gatherings were centred around food, I grew up making sense of the world in this rich social environment. I created tender, impractical cutlery which forces the user to slow down and not take themselves too seriously, believing that play and curiosity are crucial to an enjoyment of life. I invite you to sit at the table and join us. The meal provides care and sustenance in family recipes, chocolate cutlery and playful knitting with sweets. The meal is a celebration, a moment to connect. The meal thrives on joyous laughter as play is extended beyond childhood.