Artist Statement  

My art practice began at Massey University in Te Whanganui a Tara. I started art school to explore my love of Painting. After my third year of Fine Arts, I found myself increasingly disconnected from the medium—unable to fully express my thoughts and experiences through paint alone. This creative shift led me to experiment across various forms, eventually drawing me to textiles. The process of working with material
felt inherently familiar and grounding, evoking memories of my mother and Nana. This intergenerational link has since become central to my practice.

You will see the use of beads, embroidering, weaving, and quilting throughout my works. Each piece is made entirely by hand, without the use of modern machinery or technology. I’m drawn to the slowness and intentionality of this process and the meditative rhythm it invites.

Working by hand is a conscious choice — one that reflects how women are often expected to create comfort and ease for others, seamlessly and without recognition. My work quietly questions these expectations by drawing attention to the care an effort behind what is so often taken for granted.

My textile pieces are abstracted representations of photographs—studies of the shapes and forms that draw my attention within a given scene. I embrace the imperfections inherent in crafts, valuing the uniqueness of each piece and the resistance it offers to mass production. These subtle flaws speak to the human presence behind the work—each stitch a mark of care, time, and individuality. Each piece becomes a personal reflection, shaped by current events in my life. My practice allows me to process experiences in real time, giving form to my emotional response and emerging understandings.