About me
I'm an award winning interdisciplinary artist whose work weaves across art, design, nature and science and futures. I've spent 20 years in the creative industries and I have an MA in Art and Science from Central Saint Martins.
The golden thread running through my art practice is connection - with each other and the natural world.
Current areas of exploration in my practice are wind and air, trees and moss and ritual (using art to support transitions, mark moments, connect more meaningfully and celebrate or mourn). Data, nature and the climate crisis weave through my practice.
Artworks are concept-led and include painting, drawing, the written word, sculpture and digital artworks. Participation is built into my practice, bringing human stories into artworks as rich 'emotional' and scientific data.
In my design practice I am a UK Design Council Expert, working with them across multiple health, design for planet and systems design projects over the past 5 years. Selected art and design clients include the Wellcome Collection, Wellcome Trust, University of Sheffield, Carbon Neutral Newcastle, Dadcheck (Genomics company), Guerilla Science, UK Design Council, Climate Emergency Network, UK Science Festival Network, Kinetika (participatory community art experiences).
I'm a northern lass, now based in London, UK.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like to collaborate with me.
The golden thread running through my art practice is connection - with each other and the natural world.
Current areas of exploration in my practice are wind and air, trees and moss and ritual (using art to support transitions, mark moments, connect more meaningfully and celebrate or mourn). Data, nature and the climate crisis weave through my practice.
Artworks are concept-led and include painting, drawing, the written word, sculpture and digital artworks. Participation is built into my practice, bringing human stories into artworks as rich 'emotional' and scientific data.
In my design practice I am a UK Design Council Expert, working with them across multiple health, design for planet and systems design projects over the past 5 years. Selected art and design clients include the Wellcome Collection, Wellcome Trust, University of Sheffield, Carbon Neutral Newcastle, Dadcheck (Genomics company), Guerilla Science, UK Design Council, Climate Emergency Network, UK Science Festival Network, Kinetika (participatory community art experiences).
I'm a northern lass, now based in London, UK.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like to collaborate with me.
Selected group shows / participatory art activities
2024 Waterlines, by Wilderness Art Collective - Royal Geographical Society (RGS), London: exhibited Stemflow
2024 London College Fashion Undressed: Imagining Possibilities Festival: Mossibilities [public participatory workshop]
2023 Greenhouse, by Climate Emergency Network - Lethaby Gallery: exhibited Mossy Adventures artworks
2023 Greenhouse, by Climate Emergency Network - Lethaby Gallery: Mossy Entanglements [public workshop]
2023 Changing Landscapes - Wilderness Art Collective - Arc Studios: exhibited Mossy Adventures &Next of Kin artworks
2022 Constructive Land - Lethaby Gallery: Mossy Entanglements [public participatory workshop]
2019 Untitled - Newington Gallery: exhibited Anthology of the Heart participatory artworks
2019 Print Etc. - Newington Gallery: exhibited Moon Landing London artworks
2019 ARTxLSM - ‘Walkie Talkie’ building, Fenchurch Street[Corporate offices]: exhibited Moon Landing London artworks
2019 Unexpected Interludes - Wellcome Collection Reading Room: Matters of the Heart [public participation workshop]
2019 Open Platform - Wellcome Collection Reading Room: Matters of the Heart [public participation workshop]
2018 Configuration - Newington Gallery: exhibited Public Toilet Project participatory artworks
2018 73° North - Dalson Open Studios: exhibited artworks created during Arctic expedition
2018 73° North - Louise Arner Boyd Land Arctic Expedition: Art in the Arctic [participatory workshop]
2024 London College Fashion Undressed: Imagining Possibilities Festival: Mossibilities [public participatory workshop]
2023 Greenhouse, by Climate Emergency Network - Lethaby Gallery: exhibited Mossy Adventures artworks
2023 Greenhouse, by Climate Emergency Network - Lethaby Gallery: Mossy Entanglements [public workshop]
2023 Changing Landscapes - Wilderness Art Collective - Arc Studios: exhibited Mossy Adventures &Next of Kin artworks
2022 Constructive Land - Lethaby Gallery: Mossy Entanglements [public participatory workshop]
2019 Untitled - Newington Gallery: exhibited Anthology of the Heart participatory artworks
2019 Print Etc. - Newington Gallery: exhibited Moon Landing London artworks
2019 ARTxLSM - ‘Walkie Talkie’ building, Fenchurch Street[Corporate offices]: exhibited Moon Landing London artworks
2019 Unexpected Interludes - Wellcome Collection Reading Room: Matters of the Heart [public participation workshop]
2019 Open Platform - Wellcome Collection Reading Room: Matters of the Heart [public participation workshop]
2018 Configuration - Newington Gallery: exhibited Public Toilet Project participatory artworks
2018 73° North - Dalson Open Studios: exhibited artworks created during Arctic expedition
2018 73° North - Louise Arner Boyd Land Arctic Expedition: Art in the Arctic [participatory workshop]
EDucation / training
2024 Fellow: 2024 Bioleadership Fellowship
2020 - 2023 Central Saint Martins: MA in Art and Science
2016 - 2020 Art Academy London: [studying a BA in Fine Art]
2000 – 2004 Northumbria University: First Class honours - BA (Hons) Design For Industry
2020 - 2023 Central Saint Martins: MA in Art and Science
2016 - 2020 Art Academy London: [studying a BA in Fine Art]
2000 – 2004 Northumbria University: First Class honours - BA (Hons) Design For Industry
Awards
2023 Shortlisted for the 2023 Maison/0 This Earth Award
2023 Nominated for the Postgraduate Fine Art Cass Art Prize 2023
2019 NewPlaform.Art and Liberty Specialty Markets [LSM]: emerging artist award
2009 International Cultural Leadership Programme award - British Council Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurs programme: bursary, in-kind support and 3 month residency [Hong Kong and China]
2005 Creative Pioneer Programme award: National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA): bursary, in-kind support and 4 week residency [UK]
2023 Nominated for the Postgraduate Fine Art Cass Art Prize 2023
2019 NewPlaform.Art and Liberty Specialty Markets [LSM]: emerging artist award
2009 International Cultural Leadership Programme award - British Council Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurs programme: bursary, in-kind support and 3 month residency [Hong Kong and China]
2005 Creative Pioneer Programme award: National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA): bursary, in-kind support and 4 week residency [UK]
RESidencies
2024 Mossibilities Residency - co-hosted a 2-day art and ecology residency at Groundwork Gallery, Norfolk
2023 Residency Noirmoutier - Founded and hosted an Art, Science and Nature residency: Noirmoutier, france [1 week]
2019 Deepr, behaviour change for human connection - Changemaker residency, Hawkwood House [1 week]
2018 Expedition to Louise Arner Boyd Land, Arctic Circle - Sailing with artists and scientists in a remote part of Eastern Greenland, the world’s largest National Park [1 week]
2014 Mexican time - Self-initiated art residency in Oaxaca, Mexico [3 months]
2023 Residency Noirmoutier - Founded and hosted an Art, Science and Nature residency: Noirmoutier, france [1 week]
2019 Deepr, behaviour change for human connection - Changemaker residency, Hawkwood House [1 week]
2018 Expedition to Louise Arner Boyd Land, Arctic Circle - Sailing with artists and scientists in a remote part of Eastern Greenland, the world’s largest National Park [1 week]
2014 Mexican time - Self-initiated art residency in Oaxaca, Mexico [3 months]
EThics statement
I am passionate about using my art practice for positive impact. My work explores and reflects the human experience while striving to minimise harm to all living beings.
Whenever possible, I apply regenerative principles to my art. I aim to grow or sustainably forage materials, such as moss or sapling trees, for my artworks. If that's not feasible, I focus on reducing material use, upcycling, and sourcing from ethical suppliers with strong environmental or regenerative practices. In participatory projects, I ensure they are trauma-informed, meaningful, equitable, and inclusive.
While complete sustainability may not always be possible, I continuously consider the ethical implications of my work—whether painting in my studio or exhibiting in a gallery. I actively review and adapt my process and skills with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and ethics.
My ultimate goal is to leave a positive legacy for the health of my daughter, all living beings, and the planet.
Whenever possible, I apply regenerative principles to my art. I aim to grow or sustainably forage materials, such as moss or sapling trees, for my artworks. If that's not feasible, I focus on reducing material use, upcycling, and sourcing from ethical suppliers with strong environmental or regenerative practices. In participatory projects, I ensure they are trauma-informed, meaningful, equitable, and inclusive.
While complete sustainability may not always be possible, I continuously consider the ethical implications of my work—whether painting in my studio or exhibiting in a gallery. I actively review and adapt my process and skills with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and ethics.
My ultimate goal is to leave a positive legacy for the health of my daughter, all living beings, and the planet.
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