Growing up, I was surrounded by the duality of being a foreigner in the land of my birth, and a stranger in the land of my parents. A way to develop a sense of belonging was and continues to be, artmaking. The work I create is often a response to the written and spoken word, cultural heritage, issues of identity and relationships.

I am naturally drawn to the female form, rich tones and textures of brown and, colours that give a nod to my Jamaican heritage.