Artist's StatementI am a self-taught textile and embroidery artist specialising in figurative art and particularly drawn to the female face and figure. My interest in experimentation and a compulsion to try any idea that comes to mind results on an eclectic mix of figurative artworks, ranging from very abstract to more representational styles. I find inspiration in day-to-day experiences, social events and observation of people around me.

I often start working with a single piece of fabric, inspired by its pattern or texture. In these cases, I play with the pattern and the embroidery stitches to reveal the character within it. I enjoy the slow and intentional nature of my process. Stitch by stitch the face emerges from the fabric, and the pattern becomes intrinsic part of the story.

I also work with fabric collage techniques. At the core of my practice is a personal commitment to reduce waste by re-purposing old fabrics and finding them a new life. I use discarded clothes, linens and furnishing materials. I cut, mix and manipulate fabric pieces which are applied to a background and further enhanced with hand embroidery to bring my characters to life.

As an extension of my continuous learning, I often study my favourite artists. This has led me to create textile interpretations of several paintings over the years, from artists such as Gustav Klimt, Amedeo Modigliani, Johannes Vermeer and others. This is an aspect of my practice that I thoroughly enjoy. Have a look at my portfolios below to see examples from this collection!

I show my work regularly at local exhibitions, art fairs and Open Studios. My latest achievements include: Being one of the winners of Galeria Moderna's London Invitational Art Contest 2025, and being selected for Stitch by Stitch 2025 Contemporary Fine Art Textiles exhibition, Oswestry, and for Bath Open Art Prize 2025. I have also exhibited at Primavera Gallery in Cambridge.

Art StyleContemporary

Art SubjectsFigurative

Art Materialsembroidery, recycled, cotton