I am a London-based multidisciplinary artist, curator, educator and founder of Black British Visual Artists. I studied at London Guildhall University before embarking on a career in architecture, interiors and textile design but my goal and passion has always been to share my art with the world, so in 2014 I left the corporate design industry to focus on art as a full-time pursuit.
My work sets out to explore, interrogate and dissect the many aspects of my own existence, including my ancestry, emotions, mental health, self acceptance, identity and healing. I works in a variety of different medium, employing the principle that the spirit, energy and inspiration of the piece dictates the materials used and the processes followed.
I have always been a strong advocate of art as a form of creative therapy and strongly believe that engaging in art – whether in a creative capacity or a voyeuristic role – has a beneficial effect on mental health and personal wellbeing.
Through embarking on this PGCert, I hope to be able to use my skills to teach other creatives to be able to express themselves fully and unapologetically through their own unique practice.
Hi Merissa! Love the last bit on helping others to be unapologetically themselves through their work
Thank you!