Dawber Garden Community Trust
When I lost my mother to cancer, I found Dawber Gardens Trust. Chair Lynn Ritson encouraged me to create art for the garden. I designed a mosaic triptych of strelitzia—my first public piece. In making it, I discovered healing through creative distraction, finding myself in the work and forgetting grief.
The garden now features a circular koi pond mosaic. I continue supporting the trust through community workshops, sharing the mosaic’s therapeutic power. This special place holds my mother’s ashes and my wedding memories. Working alongside others who share our love for Dawber, we’ve formed genuine friendships while investing in creative additions that bring joy to visitors and healing to our community.
Horncastle "Reimagined" community mosaic workshops
My assistant Nils Wilkinson and I led the “Reimagined” project in Horncastle, inviting residents to explore what the town means to them and co-create art from repurposed materials. We transformed the marketplace into a creative hub where people of all ages celebrated Horncastle’s heritage—from horse fairs and waterways to cultural traditions—while sparking conversations across generations.
Through workshops we shaped a shared vision, developed visual templates and gathered materials such as ceramics, mirrors, plastics, CDs and jewellery with help from local charity shops and antique dealers. The result was a collaborative, sustainable artwork that gave residents a sense of ownership over their town’s identity.
Street Art Intervention: A Gentle Protest
Using small, beautiful mosaic icons to gently protest neglected urban spaces. The ignored graffiti had three delicate mosaics placed over the top. They’re not aggressive or confrontational, just quiet, beautiful statements about community care and accountability.
The mosaics have remained untouched, showing community support. I’d like to continue this throughout the city, creating gentle reminders that wherever our neighbourhoods are, they deserve proper attention.
