My practice explores an audience’s relationship with art. Through experimenting with tactility and the senses, I seek to engage audiences physically in my art. Using methods including sewing, embroidery, felting, printmaking, bookbinding, metal work and crocheting I also utilise a vast range of materials. I make work from small scale books to multi-sensory environments. By playing with space and structure I aim to create environments with my textiles. In both the thick rug-tufting and delicate embroidery, my mossy colour palette relates to the natural world we see around us. The affinity we have with textiles draws you into these aspects of my work, opening it up for audiences to interact with. Inclusivity and accessibility are crucial to my constant development as I strive for my practice to show that art is for all. 

Materiality is a crucial aspect of my practice, with it constantly informing the senses of the viewer. Wherever possible the materials used for my work are sourced from textiles, fabric and material intended for waste. Using second-hand materials, although a big part of my work, is not at the forefront of the practice. Instead, a sustainable way of living is just an important part of my life, I believe we should all be striving towards a greener lifestyle that leaves as little a footprint as possible behind.

Nature is of great inspiration to me. Growing up along the North Norfolk coast and countryside, both the physical aspects of nature and the health impact it has on our wellbeing is echoed through my work. Within my practice, I aim to create a safe and welcoming space for all, using nature as my language to inform the audience. Having a space to enjoy art for what it is, without the pressures of the world's social and political barriers is just as important as us all having an open mind to approaching art. Considering this, my practice also includes the use of workshops, in the form of making and responding to prompts from work. We are all ‘beings-in-common’, we have so much to share. But the common doesn’t just have to be a space, it has the potential to be a shared state of mind. That is what my practice aims to address.