Born in 1988 and raised in Byron Bay, I was immersed from an early age in the rhythm of the ocean and the spiritual, creative energy that defines the Northern Rivers. The beach has always been my sanctuary — a place of freedom, reflection, and inspiration. This deep connection to the ocean and its ever-changing moods continues to inform the emotional and intuitive foundations of my practice.

Though life has taken me on many paths — from secondary school and culinary training in Melbourne to over a decade working in high-profile kitchens — painting has always been the thread pulling me back to myself. During my years as a chef, I rediscovered my love for visual expression. It felt like a light switching on: a powerful, almost spiritual reconnection to my truest self. From that point, art became not just a passion, but a purpose.

The time I spent in professional kitchens gave me more than just life experience — it instilled in me a high level of discipline, resilience, and precision. Working under pressure, with a sharp eye for detail and a demand for excellence, honed habits that I now bring to my art practice. This structured focus allows me to balance intuition with intention, and bring care and clarity to every stage of my process.

Largely self-taught, my approach to painting is grounded in curiosity, emotional honesty, and a deep sensory connection to the natural world. The ocean is at the heart of my work — not just as a subject, but as a symbol of freedom, movement, and transformation. I’m drawn to fluid forms, shifting light, and organic textures that echo the rhythms of tides and waves. My paintings explore the emotional resonance of water — how it can hold memory, mood, and a sense of deep belonging.

I’ve been fortunate to work as a studio assistant to several established artists — experiences that gifted me invaluable insights into technique, discipline, and creative endurance. In 2024, I committed more fully to my practice by undertaking a Diploma of Visual Arts at RMIT, which I completed in June 2025. This formal training sharpened my vision and gave me the space to deepen my conceptual language.

Now, with a renewed sense of clarity and purpose, I step into this next chapter of my creative journey with focus, gratitude, and a deep commitment to making work that speaks to the power, beauty, and emotional depth of the ocean — and our place within it.