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When I was introduced to the Theatre Témoin project, Lost//Found I had never considered my creativity as art. ​

My creativity was a place for me to hide from my demons and to hide from other people. Being a part of this project has taught me that my secret art is just that: ART. I have learned that the expressions and feelings I have can be shared with others without fear of judgement. ​

I chose home as my subject because home has always been a challenging environment, since before I can remember.

Most recently during lockdown I have experienced homelessness, temporary accommodation and moved home to a new county. This left me feeling alone and isolated. Believe me, given the opportunity again I would avoid relocating three times during a pandemic with no money!​

Subject wise I had to decide how much I wanted to say, how to say it and how it would make me feel. I choose to take a Tronie style approach to photography; two styles or art I was completely unfamiliar with. The displaying of everyday activities and being unexpectedly dressed was very deliberate, because I wanted to feel vulnerable and liberated all at the same time. This process has given me the confidence to express myself as myself through art.​

The pandemic has given us all more time to reflect on ourselves. Sometimes we like what we see, other times not so much. For me it's given me the chance to see that I am a part of the world, something I'd forgotten for many years... ​