The Flourishing

Acrylic & mixed media on canvas

2021

This collection is particularly special to me, as it represents a period of immense personal growth that followed my escape from an abusive relationship. Leaving not only the man, but also my home country, was a decision that took great courage and left me feeling reckless and liberated all at once.

I arrived in Copenhagen in the summer of 2015, and the subsequent phase of my life was a period of great self-discovery, where I embraced new experiences with an open heart and mind.

These paintings, with their bold and vibrant color palettes and handfuls of glitter, are a reflection of the joy and passion I felt as I reconnected with myself, emerged from the darkness of my past and ultimately found love again. Each work is named after a significant location in Copenhagen, using the what3words navigational system, which adds another layer of depth and meaning to the collection.

The Flourishing collection is a tribute to anyone who has ever felt that there must be more to life than their current circumstances. It is a juicy invitation to seize life by the balls and explore its many facets with an open heart and fearless spirit. I hope that it will inspire others to pursue what makes them come alive in order to have their own ‘flourishing’ experience.

The Flourishing collection is currently available to purchase online

see available pieces here

Want to go on a treasure hunt with me?

To support this collection and tell the story behind the paintings I've created something kinda cool - an email experience that's part detective story, part photo essay, part treasure hunt.

It starts with a handwritten note that falls out of a book and leads through the streets of Copenhagen, following clues left by someone who dared to choose themselves, and as a result, was transformed.

Over the course of 2 weeks, you’ll receive 8 emails that take you behind the scenes of my inspiration for these paintings, full of: