As an artist on the autism spectrum, my practice is heavily influenced by my personal experiences and late-diagnosis, and the difficulties I have faced due to stigma and a lack of understanding. My work weaves a thought-provoking and multi-layered narrative that explores the intersection of disability, mental health, identity, culture, and food.

My most recent body of work ‘Safe Foods’ utilizes a variety of mediums including sculpture, video, photography, and installation to create tangible representations of my restricted diet and fixed daily routine. Rather than convince people that my ‘safe’ foods are safe, I wanted to exemplify the foods I eat every day corrupted by feelings of judgement, shame, and self-recrimination.

‘Safe Foods’ examines our collective eating habits and our relationship with modern consumerism wherein familiarity and reliability are inseparable. My video art draws parallels to the mindless consumption of cooking and baking shows that dominate and direct food culture. My food sculptures are made from materials linked to sensory regulation and play, and their abject and visceral qualities are utilised as a medium for introspection and self-expression.

By incorporating elements of sculpture, readymade objects, and lens-based media, I aim to blur the lines between art and everyday life, inviting viewers to contemplate the mundane in a new light.