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Northern

“Through my artwork, I explore the relationship

between nature and humanity; transforming

flowers I know and distorting them into

otherworldly sculptures. I am also fascinated by

fading and dying flowers; I love how they curl and

swirl in the most beautiful ways just before they

lose their petals. I often pick or buy flowers to

watch them decay day by day, challenging what

the very essence of natural beauty is.

Paper and I completely understand each other.

I know the chemistry of paper, how it is made

and how both strong and fragile it can be. I love

using my hands, cutting, folding, and bending the

paper into something delicate yet enduring. I am

also now making my own paper, as well as using

natural dyes and water to mix unique colours and

to create fresh combinations.

I love how flowers always have the ability to lift

your mood, instantly evoking feelings of joy and

excitement in a very simple way. I hope people

look at real flowers differently after seeing my

artwork, taking the time to appreciate every

fascinating detail. I can never compete with the

beauty found in mother nature; no one can.”