My creative journey began in Cardiff, where I studied a foundation course in art and design, before going on to study sculpture at St Martins School of Art in London.

My journey with clay started in the late nineties, when a chance encounter with a South African potter proved instrumental in developing my interest in ceramics. Shortly afterwards, I met my husband, Ashraf Hanna, and together we became fascinated by the material. We read books, took short courses, and—most importantly—experimented.

In 2000, we decided to escape to the country and moved to Pembrokeshire, where we set up our current studio.

I create handbuilt ceramic vessels, sculptures, and wall pieces, ranging from intimate handheld objects to larger-scale works. My surfaces are decorated with rich textures and rhythmic patterns inspired by tribal art, and textiles I’ve encountered and collected during my travels. I often use slips made from wild clays gathered in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion, adding a strong sense of place to my work.

After an initial firing in an electric kiln, my pieces undergo either saggar or raku firing, which enhances their surfaces with atmospheric depth and unpredictability.