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During my master's, I explored the visual tension between classical Greek friezes and Japanese woodcut prints. The harsh, jagged lines of the woodblocks felt almost anarchic when paired with the smooth, idealised contours of classical sculpture, a contrast I still find strangely delightful. My aim was to reframe elements of ancient myth and legend through a contemporary, urban lens. I became particularly interested in combining themes of female athleticism and strength with the often-taboo subject of sexuality.

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This line of inquiry led me to explore the history of skateboarding, where mythology and urban symbolism intersect. The skateboard has become a recurring motif in my work, a mobile agent of disruption, protest, and creative resistance. As a rebellious graffiti symbol, it holds ongoing cultural relevance and the capacity to propel us, both literally and metaphorically, into new terrain.​​