I created CHECK#MATES during a challenging time in my life. Driven by the desire to reconnect with myself and the world around me, painting patterns became my language of healing and a way to envisage wholeness. 

The concept behind CHECK#MATES was shaped by the game of chess; a world of light and dark squares, where every move creates new possibilities. In chess no piece stands alone, reminding us that strength comes through connection; when we support each other, move forward together and contribute to a world beyond ourselves, we become part of something greater. The patterns in my artwork mirror this idea, representing the relationships we build with ourselves, each other and the world around us, coming together to form a strong and unified whole. 

When I started CHECK#MATES, I thought I was building a brand. What I’ve realized is that it’s been building me; by approaching life with a philosophy of ‘connection’ I have discovered people, purpose and experiences I never could have imagined. My art continues to capture that journey; the beauty in both the light and the dark, and the belief that through connection anything can be conquered, and a feeling of wholeness can be found.