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. This reminds us that strength comes through connection. When we support each other and contribute to a world beyond ourselves, we become part of something greater. The painted patterns visually express this feeling of connection. They inspire you to connect more deeply with yourself, with each other, and with the world around you.

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.