My textiles are a creative array of both practical and
decorative, captured in fabric, thread, dye, and paint
A Childs Hero Series (1). An illuminated panel based on the poem A Child's Hero, which I wrote for my Father. It is a hand-embroidered panel using goldwork elements referencing his life, 2023
A Childs Hero Series (2). This is a companion piece based on my poem A Child's Hero. It's a linen Kimono embellished with hand-embroidered Japanese Kogin Stitching and lined with ice tie-dyed cotton. The pattern is the audio signals of the poem being read, 2024
The Narrows. Hand embroidery abstract view of the Narrows, Strangford Lough using Japanese Stitches in goldwork and wool, 2024
Goldwork Skiff sampler. A hand stitched panel inspired by a sketched design by an unknown artist, 2020.
Celestial series. Angelina fibres, organza on a calico base. Over stitched with blue and gold threads, 2023.
Your Chickens In A Row. Linocut and hand embroidered panel, 2022.
Under the Sea series (2). Batik and dye panel, 2022.
Under The Sea series (1). Batik and dye panel, 2022.
Land and Sea series (Panel 2 Sea). A hand-stitched panel embellished on a felted background, 2020.
Land and Sea series (Panel 1 Land). A hand-stitched panel embellished on a felted background, 2020.
Where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea. Hand woven wall panel incorporating wool, felt, metal and agate all the bounties within a mountain, 2014.