Born in France, I am now based in Cardiff, Wales, working as a mixed media artist and facilitator, with a strong focus on exploring one’s journey through life. I have spent much of my life travelling around the world, meeting people from all sorts of backgrounds, developing connections and embracing their personal stories and experiences. Being a curious and experimental artist, I find that combining unusual materials together enables growth and adds natural depth to the story that is being told through the work. I have been described as a visual storyteller, capable of creating art inspired by one’s memories whilst still allowing the art piece to be open enough to interpretation, encouraging connection with the public. My current interests lie within textiles and I’m always seeking new ways of manipulating the art form into an all round tactile experience. 

What does community mean to you?, 2021 

Embroidery on fabric 

A community doesn’t have to be based on a geographical location. Community can be a feeling, a feeling of togetherness, inclusion and support. Through partnering with Cortile Coffee, it has been possible to explore what community represents for nine different people in South Wales. They were each asked to recall a time they experienced the true meaning of ‘community’ and their responses are illustrated here through the use of embroidery on fabric stained with a selection of teas and coffees. Each piece tells a story and demonstrates that, although the circumstances differ, they possess the same feeling of belonging and unity. The accompanying soundscape supports the visual art by allowing the listener to embark on an immersive journey through the participants’ experiences. A pain text transcript is also provided. I hope that this piece will perhaps stimulate discussion about what community means to others. So what’s your story?