[ About ]I am a photographer and digital artist living in North East England. I grew up in Edinburgh, moved to London later in life, and then spent a decade in the Middle East. Learning vastly different customs and traditions in the UAE and Oman, my interests in the interplay of place and identity were forged. I began to understand the importance of culture within society and the sense of belonging this affords.
My practice has developed from an overarching topic of folklore (knowledge of the people), leaning into narratives of womanhood. My work touches upon magic realism and the liminal space between the real and the surreal. I often favour a methodology of digital manipulation, which allows me to create other-worldly aesthetics imbued with symbolism and hidden meaning: latency in the latent image.
My favourite things are road trips, sunshine, dogs, woodland, live music, scuba diving, dappled light, fantastic finds in an antique store, losing track of time, horror movies, meditating in the rain, and good chocolate.
[ PRACTITIONER STATEMENT ]Practitioner Statement
My practice fundamentally explores how the still photograph can serve as a vehicle for storytelling, enabling folk vernacular to continue to evolve and respond to technological advancements, remaining relevant in today’s contemporary society.
At the heart of my practice is the locale of the woodland, an archetype of the folktale. As a symbol of the feminine and the subconscious, it embodies the cyclical nature of life. I consider myself a flâneuse of the forest; it is the place where I create, reflect, and explore the liminal space between reality and imagination.
My work is rooted in magical realism and the blurred boundary between the real and the surreal; I often use digital manipulation to create other-worldly aesthetics imbued with symbolism and hidden meanings. My work aims to ask its audience questions, inviting a quiet and personal introspection of understanding and belief.
[ STATEMENT of ethics ]
Statement of Ethics
I believe in the power of photography as both a mirror of society and a potent storyteller. My practice is rooted in folklore, with the locale of the woods at its heart. I value this environment and the opportunity to work within it; therefore, I will always respect Mother Nature and leave no trace of my interaction.
As a photographer and digital artist, my practice can involve appropriating found imagery. I fully respect Copyright and the ownership of work shared in the public domain; therefore, I will only use appropriately licensed images and give full accreditation. I often incorporate digital manipulation and, at times, generative AI; therefore, I will always be transparent about my process.
My primary core value is to represent the feminine beyond stereotypes and celebrate the power of the Sisterhood. I recognise that the sensitive nature of my narratives, which can involve gender, representation and marginalisation, may be triggering for some people; therefore, I will be mindful of this when talking about or sharing my work in the public domain.
Perhaps the most important promise I can undertake as a photographer and digital artist is the pledge to continually evaluate my principles as my practice develops over time.