‘Balanced Growth’ is one of the first in a series of explorative works combining textiles and illustration. This piece was shown in ‘The Fibre of our Being’ exhibition in Kilcoe Studies Summer 2023. The exhibition consisted of work by 15 craftspeople, artists and businesses who all work sustainably and in creative ways using Irish wool, Irish Linen and also working with heritage crafts. It was held as was part of the series of events exploring contemporary textiles which looked at tradition, current textile production and sustainability.

In the early development of my textiles I explored how to add drawn detailed elements on hand-woven fabric, alongside the forming of sculptural artworks inspired by origami. As my practice evolves I will continue to experiment with how these elements can be used to compliment one another.