As a mixed-race artist from a working-class background in St Helens, a former mining town in Merseyside, my practice is deeply rooted in exploring identity, heritage, and place. Growing up in a community shaped by industrial decline, I’ve always been fascinated by how cultural and economic shifts impact the lives of ordinary people. This curiosity drives my work, which interrogates my working-class heritage and seeks to understand the interplay between personal history and collective experience.

I am a recent Fine Art graduate from Chelsea College of Arts, where I developed a multidisciplinary practice that combines installation, mixed media, and documentary-inspired approaches. My earlier work focused on the fabric of St Helens and the broader economic landscape of the North West of England, capturing the resilience, struggle, and humour of a community navigating post-industrial realities. These projects examined what it means to be from Merseyside—a region steeped in history and cultural pride—while confronting the complexities of being distanced from home, both geographically and emotionally, as I now live in the South of England.

Currently, my practice is evolving as I delve into my Thai heritage, a side of my identity that remained largely unexplored during my early years. This research has brought me into dialogue with my family’s history of rice farming and trade, practices that are deeply rooted in the rhythms of land, labor, and sustenance. Through this exploration, I’m uncovering the parallels and intersections between working-class life in the North of England and rural Thailand, highlighting shared themes of community, resilience, and the ties that bind us to place and tradition.

By connecting my dual heritage and life experiences, my work seeks to create reflective yet universal narratives, challenging perceptions of identity, belonging, and the enduring influence of heritage in a rapidly changing world.