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I love making narrative story telling pieces that focus on social justice.

I use my textiles to protest. I connect with a long historical use of the subversive act of stitching political and social messages.

National Shows

Selected as part of the National Outside In touring exhibition “Shelter”: My ADHD Umbrella.

To be shown at The New Art Gallery, Walsall. 28th June – 19th October 25

Christie’s London, 12th - 22nd January 26

(Textile Tales YouTube video link)

https://youtu.be/0C_ABBjw4cU?si=VZIKY1JugL7w-EOW

recent shows

House of Smalls, Edinburgh. ‘The ascent of man’ show: 23rd May – 21st June 25, 

Discarded Rights, sculpture made from non recyclable plastic and threads.


Wild and Free Gallery, Whitley Bay 23rd Feb – 15th March 25

Solo show called “soul conversations”.  Including a meet and greet artist event.

(Textile Tales YouTube videos on The Burning Anger, Finding my Inner Warrior and Coventina) 


House of Smalls, Edinburgh. Hidden show: Dec 24. 

Show about domestic abuse. Artwork shown: Behind the curtain.  (Textile Tales YouTube Link) https://youtu.be/y3JVP75OCtE?si=RKFrmZ-8Xyf_pa6l


House of Smalls, Edinburgh. ‘Time of her Life’ show: Oct 24, 

Finding my inner warrior, textile wall hanging. (Textile Tales YouTube Link) https://youtu.be/RVNJJ3xSvCI?si=V0ZAkiDAf2sOenYx)


NewBridge Newcastle. Open Call, Sept 24. Mary Magdalene, textile quilted wall hanging.


Arts Centre Washington. Fact, Folklore and Fiction exhibition, August – Sept 24.

An Earl, a well and a worm, textile wall hanging.


NewBridge Newcastle Collective: Embassy Gallery, Edinburgh, July 24.

Paper, Plastic, Cloth installation.

previous shows

Part of Moral Fibre show: August 24, Gallery of smalls, Edinburgh. Label Me, textile wall hanging


Part of X24: July 24, X-Church, Gainsborough. Paper, Plastic, Cloth installation.


Creative Central Newcastle – partnership with Helix Arts, Alphabeti Theatre and System Art Gallery. Public posting and zine of artworks across Newcastle upon Tyne. 1st June 2024 – throughout the Summer. (Addiction monster, featured on website showcased)


Hills  Arts Centre: Pink Collar Gallery Neurodiverse Artist Exhibition, 

12th February 2024 - 20th March 2024 (physical as part of 3 other neurodivergent artists)

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