Born and raised in Trelawny, Jamaica, and now based in the Netherlands, I am a visual artist working across painting, mixed media and poetry. My practice explores identity, belonging, resilience, cultural memory and the relationship between people and place.

My work is rooted in storytelling. I draw from personal experiences, observations and the world around me to create visual narratives that explore the things that shape us, the experiences we carry and the ways we relate to ourselves, one another and our surroundings.

Where it began

My relationship with art started long before I considered myself an artist. Growing up, I watched my father hand-paint business signs, and I remember the excitement of receiving my first set of acrylic paints as a child. I was always drawn to making things, experimenting and finding ways to express what I saw around me.

Life took me in different directions for a while. My background spans construction management, creative business, sustainability and human-centred design. When I moved from Jamaica to the Netherlands, I found myself navigating new environments, experiences and ideas about home and belonging. Over time, I returned to painting, initially as a personal outlet, and gradually developed it into the artistic practice I have today.

The things that shape my work

Moving between places has influenced the way I see the world and the stories I feel drawn to tell. I often return to questions of identity, migration, belonging, womanhood and cultural memory. I'm interested in the personal and collective experiences that shape us, including those that are overlooked, rarely spoken about or difficult to put into words.

My work moves between figurative imagery, symbolism, colour and layered materials. I enjoy exploring different mediums and allowing the subject and the story to inform how a piece develops. Poetry and writing also form an important part of my practice, offering another way to explore the emotions and ideas behind the work.