As a working-class curator and producer, my practice is grounded in a commitment to widening access to art and cultural collections. I believe that collections are living archives of collective experience, not static repositories, and that their true value emerges when they are shared, questioned, and reinterpreted by diverse audiences. My work focuses on creating opportunities for people who may not traditionally see themselves represented in cultural spaces to encounter, respond to, and shape the narratives that collections hold.

I am particularly drawn to projects that challenge conventional hierarchies within the arts and invite dialogue between artists, audiences, and institutions. By working with emerging and underrepresented artists, I aim to bridge the gap between cultural collections and the communities they serve, ensuring that the museum or gallery space becomes a site of connection rather than exclusion. I see curation not just as preservation, but as an act of mediation, bringing people into conversation with art and with one another.

A highlight of my career was leading a collaborative workshop with student artists in Dublin, which culminated in the creation of Eirú’s Welcome, a stained-glass piece now part of the permanent collection at the National Gallery of Ireland. This project embodied my belief that collections should grow through collective authorship and community engagement. It demonstrated how contemporary voices can coexist within established institutions, enriching public understanding of both art and heritage.

Ultimately, my goal is to continue developing curatorial projects that activate collections, transforming them into dynamic, participatory resources that resonate with today’s audiences and reflect the many stories that make up our shared cultural landscape.