I consider myself brave when using colour and texture and I enjoy how I can express myself through fashion design. I am intrigued by the therapeutic side of the garment making and creating something from scratch. The history of clothing and changing fashions, especially with knitwear, is something I find interesting, and I am constantly inspired by 1960's, 70's and 80's fashion.
Growing up surrounded by relatives who have traditional craft skills meant I was taught the basics of knitting, but I only picked it up seriously when I visited Iceland in 2019. I was hit by inspiration all around me and loved how knitting was such a big part of Icelandic life and culture. As soon as I returned, I picked up a pair of knitting needles and haven't put them down since.
During my time studying Fashion Knitwear & Knitted Textiles at Nottingham Trent University, I have developed a interest in textile art. The struggles of being neurodivergent is something I've dealt with my whole life, and creativity has always been a positive escape and an outlet for me to connect with myself. As a child, I was constantly being labelled as 'different' from my peers, something I used to take as a negative. Studying a creative subject has made me so thankful to be 'different' and have a brain that views everyday differently to everyone else. I use my work to portray what's running through my mind, communicating my thoughts and feelings through textile arts.
As well as my textile work, I am a proud advocate for unrestricted creative access for young people. I believe that creativity is a vital part of childhood development, and ever child should have the right to explore their creative side. I have worked with National Saturday Club as a Youth Board Member (2022-2024) and a Student Assistant for the Nottingham Trent University Club (2023-2025)