My art practice is grounded in Textiles, a time-honoured medium that requires dexterity, intellect and intuition. Textiles are both visual and tactile in nature; process and materials become intertwined with concept. I am interested in the dichotomies that exist within textiles: simple techniques translate to complex patterns, ancient technology is used to represent contemporary imagery and a required dedication to craftsmanship in a time when machines and efficiency are the norm. My studio practice continues to explore these specific contrasts and the tensions, both visual and conceptual, that arise through a range of techniques and process.

The result of my research is a fictitious testament of the everyday through the augmentation of common, sometimes subliminal, details that represent a contemporary Western aesthetic. The presence of the hand intertwined with laborious, established practices act as a counter to constant advancements in technology. Efficiency and technology have created a false reality reducing time and the production of objects to an abstract monetary value, thus portraying the concept of an original hand crafted object as absurd. This absurdist notion drives my research and ensures its value as it continues to unfold and develop while appealing to a wider audience.