Arts Thread

I’m an Irish artist based in London specialising in woven textiles, often incorporating basketry techniques to create one off artworks. Driven by the desire to connect with and preserve the beauty of nature, by tuning into the cycles and seasons I hope to communicate what the planet has given us, and inspire a deeper appreciation of the natural world. Following a successful career of fifteen years in textile design, I now want to focus my efforts on hand-crafted objects. I am fascinated by the skill, imagination and knowledge of humans that have come before me to make beautiful objects with plants. Through weaving, twining, bending and dyeing. I am in constant dialogue with the natural materials while I create, allowing the work to develop organically. My artworks are humble prompts for reconsidering sustainability and equity in our relations with the natural world. By viewing the world as a gift, and by giving people a moment to be in nature through art, it invites others to care for it and foster more community and reciprocity.  My intention is that my work will point the way to a fairer and greener world, whilst providing a harmonious sense of place for rest and contemplation to take place. Creating a sense of awe and wonder is key if we are to build respect and reverence for the living world.