Joyful imagery, vibrant storytelling & creative projects to reimagine the unseen & undervalued
A multidisciplinary artist working across visual art, design and public art.
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Exploring narratives of invisibility, grounded in the belief that we don't value what we can't see.
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Through the lens of social behaviours, entrepreneurship, species decline, age, gender and neurodivergence, I examine what is often overlooked or ignored.
Please Note: This site showcases my visual art, design and public art practice.
For my creative economic development work focused on leadership, strategy and policy, please visit my LinkedIn profile.
Abstract Painting
Through vibrant imagery and playful compositions, I challenge narratives of invisibility and what is too often ignored. Drawing from my experience as a neurodivergent woman in my 50s, an age when many women feel unseen and unvalued, I bring a deeply personal perspective to my exploration of visibility. Celebrating the power and presence of taking up space, being seen and knowing I am enough. Using impasto techniques with layered acrylics and intuitive mark-making, I create textured compositions that evoke warmth, authenticity and joy.
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Collectors in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA are drawn to the vibrant and mood-altering energy my work brings to their spaces. I am currently developing a new collection of large original paintings and limited-edition framed prints.
Public Art
My site-specific work reflects the biodiversity that once flourished within our urban landscapes, reimagining it in unexpected and delightful ways. Using vibrant colours and playful patterns, I bring attention to what is often unseen. Applying neurodivergent principles of chromatic stimulation and sensory aesthetics to explore the contradictory relationship between joyful, colourful representations of Victorian insects and flowers, and their endangered status.
Through visual storytelling, I aim to shift the sustainability conversation from fear and loss into a visually engaging experience that encourages connection, curiosity and possibility. My passion for human-centred and inclusive spaces is woven into each project, creating works that go beyond visual appeal to foster moments of reflection, inviting people to pause, connect and experience their environment in new ways.
Surface Pattern Design
My repeat patterns often serve as visual metaphor for concepts that are ongoing and evolving, reflecting the potential for growth, change, and deeper understanding.. As a neurodivergent creative, I am continually drawn to the transformative power of colour and pattern, both for their ability to evoke joy and stimulate dopamine and for their capacity to create calm, soothing spaces that nurture and inspire.
My process begins in analogue, using acrylic paint and various mediums to explore mark-making, layering and texture. Each design is then digitised and transformed into a technical repeat, allowing elements of spontaneity and structure to coexist. My designs are suitable for wallpaper, home furnishings and clothing, bringing vibrant energy and emotional resonance to everyday spaces. For licensing opportunities, please contact me directly.
Curator/Producer
Recognising a gap in Wellington for a high-quality, curated arts and design market, I co-founded the Wellington Underground Market to provide emerging artists with a low-risk environment to test their products, connect with audiences and build sustainable businesses. More than a marketplace, it became a vibrant cultural hub that offered both locals and tourists a tangible experience of Wellington’s creative spirit. Held weekly for over a decade, the 100-stall market showcased diverse creative talent including live music, interactive art demonstrations and hands-on workshops that transformed the market into a celebration of creativity and community.
To further support artists’ growth, I launched the Making @ The Market workshops, providing a low risk accessible platform for creatives to step into teaching while adding to the market’s lively atmosphere. This initiative earned me the Wellington Region Business Women of the Year Award for Best Emerging Business, recognising the market’s lasting impact on both the local economy and Wellington’s cultural identity.
Creative Director/Producer
Set along Wellington’s waterfront, the pop-up villages became vibrant cultural hubs where creativity flourished and appealed to both locals and tourists. The curated villages popped up a number of times per year offering a unique blend of art, community and immersive experiences. From interactive art sessions and salsa workshops to live music and street food, the villages buzzed with energy and connection.
I developed the village concept as a solution to the struggle I saw for emerging artists wanting to transition from market stalls or online sales into a full-time retail businesses. The Waterfront Pop-up Villages were operated as a high-end business incubator program, providing retail spaces in a low-risk, high-foot-traffic environment, so artists could test their business models, gain exposure and refine their offerings.
These villages were more than just retail offerings or events, they were platforms for artists to thrive, fostering creativity, community and sustainable growth with many participants transitioning into full-time retail as a direct result.
