Re-Woven Rainbow
Created in response to the theme of ‘Perception,’ for the SCAF Emerging Artist Award 2024,
for which I was a finalist.
This embroidered print draws on a childhood memory: the idea that no two people ever see the same rainbow. That simple yet profound fact stayed with me, shaping my understanding of how deeply personal our experiences of the world can be. To explore this, I embroidered thousands of French knots across the surface, each one a tiny point of colour. Together, they transition gradually from one hue to the next—symbolising the slow, shifting nature of perception. The rainbow becomes a metaphor for a shared reality that is nonetheless individually interpreted. We may each see it differently, but the rainbow is still there. This work celebrates both the beauty of that difference and the comfort of common ground.
Organic Series
My process begins with lino printing, a technique that provides a bold, structured foundation. Onto this surface, I embroider organic forms that emerge intuitively. The embroidery is never planned in advance; it evolves naturally, guided by the mood of the moment, and the visual rhythm of the underlying print. No two pieces are the same. The forms grow, shift, and adapt, mimicking nature.
Combining the repetitive precision of printmaking with the fluid, tactile nature of embroidery, I can explore the tensions between control and spontaneity, structure and softness.
Combining the repetitive precision of printmaking with the fluid, tactile nature of embroidery, I can explore the tensions between control and spontaneity, structure and softness.
Natural Wonder
This series of screen prints is inspired by the sense of awe I experienced when first encountering fluorescent minerals glowing under UV light. I was struck by their otherworldly transformation and how energy or light could be stored within these ancient forms.
In response, some of these prints explore bold colour contrasts and layered compositions, capturing that visual shift and sense of discovery. Others are printed with UV-reactive ink, designed to echo the minerals’ luminescence and their hidden potential. These works invite viewers to engage with light and perception, revealing new dimensions that, like the minerals themselves, only come alive under specific circumstances."
In response, some of these prints explore bold colour contrasts and layered compositions, capturing that visual shift and sense of discovery. Others are printed with UV-reactive ink, designed to echo the minerals’ luminescence and their hidden potential. These works invite viewers to engage with light and perception, revealing new dimensions that, like the minerals themselves, only come alive under specific circumstances."
