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‍Can you tell us about your background and what inspired you to become an artist?

I studied architecture in Cape Town and then design in Madrid. I had sort of toyed around with not becoming an architect whilst studying, finding both cartoon drawing and product design super fulfilling. It was while in Spain that I become intrigued with abstraction and its limitless possibilities when art became an avenue to express this. I definitely never chose the profession, but moved into it.

Showcased are a few of the artworks from her latest body of work, Polar.

What themes or messages do you strive to convey through your artwork?‍

I think this is always changing as the world changes. The last couple of years I’ve personally spent a lot of time thinking about climate change and the natural world.

Describe your creative process. How do you approach creating a new piece of art?

A body of work usually has a theme which takes some time to develop with research, sketchbooks etc. A commission starts with more conversations with the client. And then in between once off art works would be more exploratory, probably sparked by something. I’m almost 85% intimidated by the start. If not 90.

Who are some artists or creators that inspire you, and how have they influenced your work?

I adore Georgia O’Keeffe’s curiosity and evolving approach to landscape painting now as a painter. When I paint there is always some Poet’s words that help me create a mood, often Afrikaans. There are some architect’s buildings who have formally had a big influence, Jose Luis Sert, Alvaro Siza, Lino Lo Bardi, Luis Barragan - Spanish and Portuguese mostly.

What do you hope viewers take away from your art or how do you want them to feel when they see it?

It depends on the subject matter! With animals and landscapes, you want them to be reminded of its beauty. Often the work has humour. So I think -positive emotions mostly.