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LIKE THE GARDEN, THE MIND
h100 x w119 cm  | Needle felted wool on wool felt

“‘In the fable, the garden is a symbol for the mind,” said Julian. “If you care for your mind, if you nature it and if you cultivate it just like a fertile, rich garden, it will blossom far beyond your expectations. But if you let the weeds take root, lasting peace of mind and deep inner harmony will always elude you.’”

_“The monk that sold his Ferrari”, Robin Sharma, 1996.  Chapter seven: The Most Extraordinary Garden (extract)



Talking Textiles Show, Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, London, 2025

I’ve been living in London for a while now, and I love it! The city inspired me to create this piece. I love the people and the pubs, the colours, the energy, and the parks. It’s mostly cloudy, but when it’s not—how nice! A picnic on Primrose Hill, and at night, let’s go sing Sweet Caroline.

LONDON RED
h69 x w103 cm  | Needle felted wool on coconut coir 

SANTA TERESA: THE SUMMER WE WENT CAMPING
h114 x w75 cm  | Needle felted wool on coconut coir

Camping with my family - Santa Teresa National Park, Uruguay, 2004

'And The Work Goes On', New Brewery Arts, Cirencester, 2025

I cherish finding moments of quiet connection in the little things. A window, a cup of coffee, the way light catches on leaves. It’s about understanding the world by understanding other worlds—those of people, nature, and objects—or perhaps by seeing myself reflected in them.
In a city as vast as London, I find peace in the small details—a tree standing still, birds, balconies filled with greenery, and carefully preserved red bricks. These moments create space—space from thought—to observe, to take in the mix.

WINDOWS TO THE MORNING - A ROOM IN THE WORLD
h93 x w83 cm  | Needle felted wool on jute mat


WILD FRIENDSHIP
25 x w25 cm (framed)  | Needle felted wool on coconut coir

HANGING UPSIDE DOWN
25 x w25 cm (framed)  | Needle felted wool on coconut coir 

MEMORIES OF THE BEACH
88 x w76 cm  | Needle felted wool on coconut coir 

Picture of myself at the beach, 2005, Uruguay


The beach is my favourite place in the world—it’s relaxing, fun, and warm.
You can have ice cream and swim, or simply lie under the sun (but don’t forget the sun cream!).
All my favourite memories and places seem to be where land meets sea—perhaps because I was born next to it, and it allows me to see, deeper.

AGUAPE 1
h50 x w50 cm (framed)  | Needle felted wool on coconut coir 

AGUAPE 2
h50 x w50 cm (framed)  | Needle felted wool on coconut coir 

THE TREE CLUB : ADVENTURE
h30 x w34 cm  |  Needle felted wool on coconut coir

THE FOREST AND I
h68 x w58 cm  | Needle felted wool on coconut coir 

AN AFTERNOON IN THE WOODS NEXT DOOR
h40 x w88.5 cm  | Needle felted wool on coconut coir

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THE TREE CLUB : MEMORIES
h1.8 x w75 m  | Needle felted wool on
coconut coir
Detail of "The Tree Club: Memories
Detail of "The Tree Club: Memories
Detail of "The Tree Club: Memories
THE GARDEN IN THE POT   
h30 x w34 cm  | Needle felted wool on coconut coir

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