I am a visual artist working primarily in acrylic paint, creating figurative paintings that centre identity, heritage, and the human experience. My creative discipline is rooted in painting, where I use the figure, surface, and composition to communicate presence, emotion, and meaning.

The work I focus on explores Black identity through intimate, considered portrayals of the body. I create paintings that emphasise dignity, softness, and strength, often incorporating gold leaf and mixed materials to heighten symbolism and visual impact. Gold functions as a marker of value and reverence, allowing my subjects to exist in a space where they are honoured and held with care. Through layered textures and deliberate gestures, my work invites viewers to slow down and engage with the depth of each figure.

Pushing culture forward through my practice matters to me because visual representation shapes cultural understanding. By centring nuanced, respectful images of Black people, my work challenges limited narratives and expands how Blackness is seen within contemporary art. I believe creating work that affirms presence, worth, and complexity contributes to a more inclusive and honest cultural landscape.

Art, for me, is a powerful tool for connection. It creates space for reflection and recognition, encouraging viewers to engage with their own narratives and the shared human threads that bind us all. Through painting, I remain committed to contributing work that deepens dialogue and advances cultural understanding.