My work explores the intersection of human consumption and the fragile ecosystems of peatlands and bog lakes, with a particular focus on the growing crisis of textile pollution. Often overlooked in conversations about environmental protection, these wetlands are as important as carbon sinks and reservoirs of biodiversity. However, they are increasingly threatened by synthetic fibres, dyes, and micro-plastics that leach from discarded textiles into their waters and soils. Through my art, I seek to embody the tension between the organic and the synthetic. I incorporate materials such as reclaimed fabrics to create immersive images that reflect the textures and colours of peatland landscapes. I seek to reveal the unnatural intrusion of human waste into these extraordinary environments. In this work, I am particularly drawn to the symbolism of the bog—a space where life flourishes in stillness but is now stifled by human ignorance. I use visual metaphors to evoke the invisible impact of textile waste sinking and accumulating in these waters.
