I don't like the idea of something coming in and out of my studio quickly, there is a temptation to produce too much ‘stuff’, and slowing down can help limit the amount that I’m putting into the world. I love the slowness of making which comes from working with lots of layers, slowly adding and removing to build form.

When drawing with charcoal you’re essentially making works out of powder, out of dust. I chose to work on raw canvas so that any minor mistake or fingerprint would be there forever, as I can’t erase or paint these things out. I think the nature of the medium gives them a delicate ghostly quality, as everything looks like it could be blown away on the next gust of wind.

I think I connect the idea of home with the forest, nature and a sense of belonging together. I feel more comfortable in nature than in the city because I really enjoy observing everything in nature, even the smallest leaf. Everything in nature is so beautiful to me.