My collaborative practice brings together painting, playful experimentation and public art, working with children, young people and communities to creatively transform shared spaces.
Through workshops, consultation and co-design, I create opportunities for people to explore materials, express their ideas and actively contribute to the development of artworks. I'm particularly interested in encouraging creative freedom and building confidence, giving people a genuine voice in shaping the spaces around them.
I believe public art can do more than visually transform a place. When people are involved in the creative process, it can encourage connection, build a sense of ownership and create environments that feel more welcoming, engaging and meaningful to the communities who use them.
I have led and co-produced a wide range of public art projects across the Isle of Wight, from large-scale murals and installations to creative interventions within hospitals, youth spaces and other public environments. Each project develops through the people involved, their ideas and experiences, and the particular character of the place itself.
Public Commissions
2026 – The Bungalow, Ryde. Artswork and Youth Justice Service.
2026 – Landed: CAN YOU HEAR US?, Compton Bay, Isle of Wight. Isle of Wight National Landscape and Creative Island.
2026 – St Mary's Hospital Children's A&E Calm Room, Newport. Artswork and NHS Youth Forum.
2025 – Ryde Library, Ryde. Creative Island, Network Ryde and Isle of Wight Council Library Service.
2025 – Windows to Wellbeing: Youth Court Cell, Newport Magistrates Court. Artswork, the Youth Justice Service and Beewell Foundation.
2025 – SHELTERED: Art, Ecology and Belonging on the Appley Coast, Ryde. Alice Malia, Arts Council England, Ryde Town Council and Isle of Wight Council.
2025 – Isle of Wight Youth Trust, Newport. Artswork and Isle of Wight Youth Trust.
2024 – Newport Police Station, Newport. Artswork, Youth Justice Service and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner.
2024 – Columbine Building Mural, East Cowes. Alice Malia, Arts Council England, Forestry England and Isle of Wight Council.
2024 – St Mary's Hospital Children's Sensory Garden, Newport. Artswork, St Mary's Hospital and NHS Youth Forum.
2024 – Shaping Newport Flags, Newport High Street. Carisbrooke and Newport Community Council.
2023 – Little London Car Park Mural, Newport. Independent Arts, Isle of Wight AONB Partnership and Artswork’s Supporting Young Minds Partnership.
2023 – Chain Lane Mural, Newport. Independent Arts, Youth Offending Team and Artswork’s Supporting Young Minds Partnership.
2022 – Wadhams Window Mural, Newport. Independent Arts and Artswork’s Supporting Young Minds Partnership.
2022 – Newport Bus Station Mural, Newport. Independent Arts, and Artswork’s Supporting Young Minds Partnership.
2022 – Stainless Games Window Mural, Newport. Independent Arts and Artswork’s Supporting Young Minds Partnership.
2022 – No Ball Games, Co-op Square, Ryde. Ryde Business Association, Ryde Arts and Ryde Heritage Action Zone.
2020 – Hullabaloo at Home, Sandown Bay / Online. Hullabaloo Festival.
2017 – Disorder II, Ryde Illuminated Carnival, Ryde. Jo Hummel-Newell and Ryde Arts.
2016 – Disorder, K6 Gallery, Southampton. K6 Gallery.