I wanted take the audience on a journey that is out of this world so I built a kaleidoscope big enough for the audience to step inside and become the art. Walking through the kaleidoscope is an unexpected, surreal experience that will be unlike anything the audience has experienced before and is something they won’t forget.

A joy to watch and experience first hand, the effect changes with perspective. As the audience walk through the tunnel into the pattern they are able to see their multitude of reflections, including views of themselves they will have only seen in photographs. It is very unusual watching your own profile in real life, viewing yourself from this perspective is an almost out of body experience.

With the projection shining brightly from behind, people are silhouetted against the pattern creating striking images and their reflections merge into the large geodesic dome pattern which morphs with their movements. Anyone who is close to the tunnel opening is able to see this effect on the pattern.

The kaleidoscope by nature is an installation with infinite potential. Some of the uses so far include:

• Immersive interactive feature at a nightclubs and festivals

• Portal to stage or hidden area

• Magic mirror in family adventure theatre

• Performance space for artists

• Photo opportunity

• Set for a music video.

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This giant polygonal face sculpture is 2.5m tall and can be fitted to shoot lasers out of it’s eyes and smoke machine to billow smoke out of the mouth. The ultimate lighting for this piece is using projecting mapping to illuminate the panels with custom visuals to create a mesmerising light show. This is a truly spectacular installation that is absolutely guaranteed to elevate the atmosphere of any event.

The face is made from wood finished with aluminium foil which creates a convincing effect of metal sheets bolted together. The finish creates a captivating effect as light moves across the panels and you look into the eyes of a transforming disco deity. Due to partial reflection of light hitting the foil, some of the projection is reflected and in an enclosed environment this creates dancing patterns on the surrounding walls and ceilings.

It works extremely well as a focal point positioned high above the DJs or performers at music events so that the lasers and smoke shoot over the crowd. At events the audience inevitably look to the front although not always focused on anything. I wanted to take of advantage of this and create a captivating centre piece which the audience would not be able to look away from.

With collaboration between the performers technicians the face can become animated and engage with the audience through the use of sound bites or direct mic link. During events or performances the sound bites can be used to command the audience and build up the atmosphere, punctuated with the pyrotechnics and lights. This has been very effective with theatre and club events.

If you are interested in hiring this piece then get in touch via my email.

I am proud to have been a part of Crystalz Tavern, an uplifting speakeasy bar that centred black, brown queer and trans/non binary narratives with an evolving cast of Britain's best live art and cabaret performers. The show was produced and hosted by the fantastic Tarik Elmoutawakil, who’s charisma and stage presence gave life to the show night after night.

The show ran for one month at The Marlborough Theatre for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. I had a great time transforming the Marlborough Theatre into a crystalline wonderland, setting a stage fit for the incredibly divers range of performances over the course of the fringe. The set was showcase of old and new work, including the debut of some exciting new light sculptures. The light from LEDs pass through revolving glass prisms which fragment white light into shards of colour that constantly evolve. It was the perfect event to showcase the colourful new work. I loved the composition of the set I made for the stage and it was amazing to work in such a historic building.

“There’s a proverbial sh*t-storm raging outside, but inside Crystalz Tavern exists a secret cabaret party that stops for nothing.

A throbbing neon Lighthouse guiding you to a space of safety, away from the jagged rocks of late stage capitalism. A Speakeasy that heals the Wounded and holds the Oppressor to account. Featuring a shifting constellation of the UK's best live art/cabaret performers and guest DJs.

Resist man-made monsters like broflakes and binaries at our Cabaret of Camaraderie, with artist rebels and allies that refuse to go down quietly; In Heels, In Binders and In Solidarity!”

Theatre Deli Sheffield has been an integral part of my development as an artist and I am so thankful for the ongoing support they have given me. As artist in residence, I had the opportunity to create sets and installations for Club events and Theatre showcased at the venue. The space they provided allowed me to create artwork greater than that I could have afforded to make otherwise for grass roots companies.

When Theatre Deli moved to their new venue they had the daunting task of transforming an empty shell into a space suitable for hosting the wide range of events and theatre. I designed and built a bespoke reception area for them which included a bar, box office, tables and multi wall mural. What I created was beautiful, functional and an optimal use of the space they had available. I wanted the space to be smart and vibrant, and the colour pallet I choose reflected the welcoming, inclusive and supportive nature of the company.

By custom designing the bar I was able to fit in all of their requirements including: kegs storage, draft pump, fridges, sink unit, shelves for storage and plenty of workspace for preparing drinks on busy events. For the work surfaces and tables I used solid Beech worktops finished with Osmo poly-x oil which gave a durable, hygienic and sleek finish. I incorporated RGBW LED diffused light boxes into the bar front and decorated these with custom Art Deco vinyl graphic. The potential to change the colour allows companies to personalise the space to suit there aesthetic.

I designed the Box Office to be welcoming and accessible. The front has a plywood grain that flows around the structure. I wanted the Box Office sign to tie together the black trim of the bar with the wood grain of the box office front. The Box Office light box is also lit by RGBW LEDs for customisability. The box office has front facing shelf for displaying brochures and shelves within the framework for storage.

The mural was an integral element in making the space more inviting, the huge white walls were oppressive and completely the design completely transformed the atmosphere of the reception. The wall was made up of 5 planes of different sizes and it was important for the design to flow around the space. I created the design by using elements of the Art Deco pattern from the bar vinyl decal, the geometry of the design radiates from the doorways and spreads across the room.

The Snow Queen was a family adventure theatre show written and directed by incredibly talented Sheffield based theatre maker Joe Bunce. His own take on a classic tale, the mirror in this story allows the viewer to see into alternate realities. When the mirror breaks it causes cracks to open between the worlds. The audience go on an adventure through these portals, following different characters on tangential narratives through a huge network of immersive spaces. I worked as assistant designer to lead designer Maeve Black. I designed the Snow Queen’s ice palace and the cracks between the worlds.

For the cracks between the worlds I painted lightning cracks spreading from the broken mirror down the entire length of the corridors connecting the different spaces. This was a simple process but the effect was stunning. The audience entered the show through these passageways, it was a very exciting experience for them. Every time the hallways would be a buzz of excitement, audibly gasping and the occasional cry of an overwhelmed child.

The Snow Queen was a self obsessed disco drag queen and her ice palace was a geometric crystal wonderland. I incorporated the kaleidoscope tunnel and polygonal face into the set. The kaleidoscope tunnel featured as the Snow Queen’s magic mirror portal from which she could watch and travel to the five known worlds. In a take on the trickery of The Wizard of Oz I adapted the polygonal face into the head of the Snow Queen. When the audience first entered the ice palace they were confronted by the face of the snow queen, her eyes lit up and she started interrogating the audience whilst billowing out huge plume of smoke at them. I transformed the face with ice blue lighting behind the eyes and the adornment of a crystal crown created by giant crystals that erupted from the ground forming a giant throne into the back of the head.

Theatre Clwyd in North Wales commissioned the work and the in house set, costume and technical staff were fantastic. The cast was a mixture of professional actors and volunteers from the local area, there was a strong sense of community on set which translated into welcoming and enchanting experience for the audience.

I took my Disco Pineapple sculpture to the final Secret Garden Party, where it featured as the centre piece of the 24h Bar. It was great to see so many people enjoying the piece and the setting was a perfect match. The tent was a beautiful hand made steam bent wood tent and there were hanging baskets of flours all the way around the structure.

 I was commissioned by Nice Like Rice to create the art for their Cosmic Carnival with KiNK, Romare and DJ Vas.

 I created a giant disco pineapple with fragmented CDs and cardboard leaves that was the center piece of the main room. The stage was framed by 12 foot palm trees that I made from plywood. The warehouse was also covered in bunting made from the left over tops of real pineapples. I brought over the disco astronaut and set him up emerging from the wall by the bar.

The outside area housed a giant marquee that I filled with planets left over from the Lunar Disco Illusion night.    

I was commissioned by Exposed Magazine Sheffield to create 6ft DISCO letters for their Exposed Awards Evening.

I designed and built 2m high mirrored letters with CDs mosaiced around the sides. The letters are made predominantly from cardboard, built in two halves which can be easily transported then weighted before assembly on site.

Sharing the stage with Cosmic Disco's giant geodesic dome suspended from the ceiling to create a giant disco ball.

This is the first mural that I've done and the first time that I used spray paints. I was asked to design a piece for a Cosmic Disco event by NLR- Nice like rice. I thought having the profile of a beautiful woman with an afro blowing out the solar system was a perfect way of combining the cosmic with the disco. The expanse of space across the wall left loads of room to add little details. My friends Jacob and Megan came down to help with the stars, galaxies and planets. 

I was commissioned by NLR (Nice Like Rice) to create an installation for their Cosmic Disco with Dimitri From Paris. I made a life size astronaut floating out the wall above the bar in the main warehouse room.

Last year I went to Shambala which had the theme 'Cosmic' so I wanted to go as a space cowboy and I thought a space cowboy needs a jet pack. I made it almost entirely from materials I found in skips with the exception of duct tape, LEDS, tinfoil and spray paint.

I was commissioned by Bluewave to make a themed installation for their 90's night at The Theatre Delicatessen Sheffield. I built a giant boombox that had a table built into the top for the DJs to play on top of. The boombox is made from mostly recycled wood, cardboard and plastic  finished with spray paint, tinfoil and led strip lighting.