artist statement
I believe art is a vessel for change and sheer comfort. So I use it as a platform tO TELL stories that are held quietly
beneath the surface or often overlooked.
My work is driven by a desire to offer context, understanding, and solace. Through colour, composition, and narrative, I explore themes of identity, belonging, resilience, and emotional truth. While many of my works are anchored in women's lived experiences, my practice is not confined to a single subject or form. The stories I tell take many shapes, guided by the emotions, and questions that surface during the process.
Even when a story carries grief or tension, I choose warmth, vibrancy, and boldness as a way of honouring resilience and my heritage. Every element within a piece, colour palette, gesture, material, and scale, is intentional and plays a role in shaping the narrative. When images alone are not enough, I turn to poetry, allowing words to complete the story and deepen its meaning.
I see art as a vessel: for change, for reflection, and for connection.
My work exists to take up space, quietly or boldly, while holding space for others in return.
Practice & Process
My practice moves fluidly between acrylic painting and digitally painted works. Regardless of medium, my process remains painterly and intuitive, built through layers, revision, and emotional listening. Digital works are created as original paintings and produced as museum-grade archival prints on fine art paper, preserving texture, depth, and material presence.
I am an intentional painter. Composition, colour, and form are never incidental. They are chosen to support the emotional and conceptual weight of each piece. Whether figurative or abstract, my work is grounded in purpose: why this piece exists, and what it holds.
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1995, Live and work in Utrecht NetherlandsExhibitions
Solo
2026 — Room to Bloom, Galerie Wind - Rotterdam, NL
2025 — The Art of Returning: Auction , Utrecht, NL
Select
2026 — Beeldjutters, Glow Eindoven - Eindhoven, NL
2026 — Re[Discoveries] Art Fair - Amsterdam, NL
2026 — Galerie Wind - Summer Exhibition, Rotterdam, NL
2026 — Rotterdam carnival - Rotterdam, NL
2026 — Omek Summit:The Power Within - Amsterdam, NL
2026 — DBH Art Space, Art Rotterdam - Rotterdam, NL
2025 — European Art Fair - MECC Maastricht, NL
2025 — Art Unframed, Artboxy - Cologne, DE
2025 — Re[Discoveries] Art Fair - Amsterdam, NL
2025 — CBK Zuidoost Zomer Salon - Amsterdam, NL
2025 — Magbon Culture Dey, Rotterdam, NL
2025 — Unity in Diversity Art Collective - Rotterdam, NL
2025 — Black Art Celebration - Rotterdam, NL
2025 — Colors of Us, Queer & Ally - Almere, NL
2023 — Life’s a Peach, Curated Exhibition - Utrecht, NL
Awards & Recognition
2025 — People’s Choice Award: CBK ZuidOost Zomer Royal Salon - Amsterdam, NL
Press & Features
2026 — Featuring Beach Inna Bondage Film Screening Panel Discussion, Kriterion Amsterdam, Caribbean Creatives
2026 — Featuring Beach Inna Bondage Film Screening Panel Discussion, Melkweg Amsterdam, Caribbean Creatives
2026 — Art Rotterdam: Photography Tip - Il Sole 24 Ore, ArtEconomy
2026 — Art Rotterdam weer van start in Ahoy, Rijnmond
2026 — Art Rotterdam 2026, Trendbeheer
2026 — Kunstenaars maken verduurzaming tastbaar, De Havenloods
2026 — Kunst en duurzaamheid in Rotterdam Zuid, Barendrechts Dagblad
2026 — Preview Art Rotterdam / South Forward, Gallery Viewer
2026 — South Forward Research Talk - DHB Art Space, Panel Discussion
2025 — Featuring Art of Returning Art Auction,Ackee Seed Foundation
2025 — Featuring Art of Returning Art Auction, Jamaicans.com, Diaspora Town Hall
projects & collaborations
2026 — South Forward with UID, DHB Bank, Art Rotterdam, Melissa Moria & Urvee Kulkarni — Rotterdam, NL
2026 — Kurashi Expo, Rotterdam Unlimited (Zomercarnaval), Rotterdam, NL
2025 — Rotterdam x Atlanta Fashion Week — Rotterdam, NL
2025 — Female Force Foundation featured event — Rotterdam, NL
Education
2024 — Bachelor of Creative Business - University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, NL
2016 — Degree in Construction Management - Browns Town Community College, JA
Social Impact & Parallel Work
Alongside my studio practice, I engage in social impact–driven projects that align with the themes and values present in my work. These initiatives allow me to contribute to broader conversations around care, resilience, equity, and environmental responsibility.
I am the founder of the Ackee Seed Foundation, which supports regenerative and community-focused initiatives in Jamaica, including recovery efforts following natural disasters. I see this work not as separate from my art, but as an extension of it, another way of translating stories that matter and nurturing connection between people, place, and purpose.
At my core, I am guided by feminist and environmental values. I care deeply about people, planet, and the balance required to build a more future-proof world. These beliefs quietly shape both my creative practice and the ways I choose to show up beyond the studio.