My current practice weaves together illustration, hiking, and textiles, driven by an exploration of belonging and a deep love of narrative.

I was raised by a Welsh family in the industrial city of Coventry. When I returned to Wales in my late twenties, much of my close family had passed. Unable to experience the country with them, I turned to the landscape as a way to reconnect with my heritage and native language. Yet, as someone from a working class background I remain uncertain whether my family would have approved of this pursuit, making my practice feel, in part,  like an act of quiet defiance.

I engage with the landscape physically, creating illustrative work in response to the places I visit. My walks are intentional, chosen to encompass diverse habitats and sites rich with folklore, history, and storytelling. As I explore, I take notes on my observations, always mindful of the layered histories within the land I illustrate.

Recently, I have begun documenting this process through video, not only for social media but as a way to revisit and archive my experiences. Creating a visual and illustrated record of my Mamlad (motherland).