The materiality of objects plays a crucial role in activating spaces and engaging people, opening alternative enquiries. By carefully selecting and manipulating materials, I look to make and transform ordinary objects into conveyors of meaning, provoking sensory experiences, enquiry and curiosity. The tactile qualities, textures, and physical presence of these materials invite interaction with the artworks on a deeper level. This engagement can challenge preconceived notions, evoke emotional responses, and inspire new perspectives. Through the material nature of objects, my practice creates dynamic environments that encourage active participation and reflection, making the viewers co-creators in the interpretive and iterative process.
I have worked as an artist educator for more than 20 years. Working as an artist in residence in a variety of community, schools and educational settings. I am interested in exploring contested spaces of institutions within institutions to research the possibilities of community building and boundary transgression.