I’ve been an artist for as long as I can remember – since I could first hold a pencil, creativity has always been my outlet, my language, and my way of understanding the world around me. Growing up in East London, I drew influences from the cultural, urban and green spaces around me, and the diverse creativity generated from the area.

I went on to do my Fine Art Foundation at Byam Shaw (Central Saint Martins), where I was drawn to more political themes and naturally worked across different disciplines – from sculpture to animation and mixed media. I have often focussed on figurative, symbolic work – often using surreal imagery of women, water, and layered political themes. I’m multidisciplinary in approach but primarily use painting as a medium to explore social and emotional narratives. I went on to study my Fine Art degree at the stunning new Kings Cross campus of CSM. 

It was here I honed in on my own studies of the social and psychological impacts of global systems and where I also became more aware of the exclusivity that often exists in the art world. This realisation and belief that art can create surges of positive changes within generations inspired me to create spaces that feel inclusive, supportive, and open to all.

I worked for a number of years in arts education, gallery settings, and community arts roles – from delivering creative careers workshops in schools and hospitals for Children and the Arts and the Princes Trust, to working with galleries like Saatchi Gallery, Hayward Gallery. It was during this time that I saw first-hand how much creative access could impact people’s confidence and well-being – especially in communities who weren’t always represented or reached by mainstream art institutions. 


In 2019, I founded ArtEast CIC to build something rooted in community and creativity. Through workshops, outreach, exhibitions, events, and festivals, the goal has always been to blend art with well-being and to support artists, families, young people, and underrepresented groups with meaningful, engaging opportunities. 
In 2025, I founded ArtWorks East, a creative hub and permanent home for much of this work. Based in East London, it includes a double-height gallery, on-site coffee shop and bar, mezzanine studios, and co-working space. Since opening in May 2025, we’ve exhibited over 100 artists and more than 200 works. It’s a space where artists, creatives, and the community can come together – and where creativity can be genuinely accessible. 

I’m proud to continue growing both my own practice and these initiatives, while championing emerging talent, community connection, and creativity at the centre of it all.