The Role of Craft in the Age of Technology
In an era increasingly shaped by automation, artificial intelligence, and digital production, I often find myself reflecting on the role of handcraft and why it continues to matter. Many of my works require thousands of hours of construction. Millions of stitches, beads, knots, and carefully considered decisions accumulate over months and sometimes years. The process […]
Why Ornament Exists
As I continue researching Renaissance art, Indian temple architecture, Māori carving traditions, and ceremonial objects from different cultures, I find myself returning to a simple question: Why does ornament exist? In contemporary design, ornament is often dismissed as decoration—something added after function has been resolved. Yet throughout history, ornament has carried far greater significance. Across […]
Why Cultures Create Origin Stories
This research note explores the role of origin stories across different cultures and civilisations. Areas of investigation include: Through this research, I am interested in exploring several questions: Although these narratives emerge from different parts of the world, many explore similar themes: creation, belonging, ancestry, transformation, and humanity’s relationship with the natural and spiritual worlds. […]
EOS — The Goddess of Dawn
During my research into mythology and symbolic storytelling, I became fascinated by EOS, the ancient Greek Goddess of Dawn. In Greek mythology, EOS emerges each morning from the edge of the world to announce the arrival of the sun. She is often depicted with radiant wings, flowing garments, and a luminous presence moving across the […]
