Creative and Travel Writing

My creative work is informed by place, people and culture. I’m interested in tracing traditional practices in modern times, curious about the past life of buildings, and always seeking stories that document community and identity. 

NES –
An Artist Residency in Iceland

A series of works in response to the small fishing village of Skagaströnd. For two months I lived in a tiny Icelandic village. I was inspired by landscapes, disused buildings and the people I met in this remote corner of the Northern Hemisphere. 

BBC Travel –
Chasing shadows and light in Iran

Exploring Iran's desert towns, where 3,000 years of generations have adapted to the harsh environment
to create a timeless world of mud-brick bazaars, subterranean aqueducts and wind-catchers. 

The Kindcraft –
Full circle: The story behind Icelandic textiles.

An exploration of Iceland’s traditional weaving and storytelling. “Everything in weaving is connected to stories. In the old days, you would weave your life. You would spin something out of nothing, like an alchemist.”

BBC Travel –
The way of the shepherd: Horse trekking through Kyrgyzstan

The most authentic way to see Central Asia’s dramatic landscapes is on horseback, following traditional trails of nomadic herders deep into the remote mountainous regions.

ROAM Magazine –
Salting fish and other tales: Tracing lived traditions in an Icelandic village

Salting fish and folklore, weaving and prophecy – these are the stories on which the Icelandic town of Skagaströnd was built. This was a two-part piece written for ROAM.

BBC Travel –
New Zealand's mighty 'Rine of the South'

A canoe trip down the Whanganui River, tucked away on the North Island, offers travellers the perfect combination of abundant natural splendour, history and adventure.