What would you describe the work, purpose and added value of a visual artist? 

“A visual artist has the power to translate feelings, societal topics or creative expression in tangible visual things.”

What inspires your work and how would you describe your creative process?

“My personal identity and my position in society related to that often inspires my work. Being mixed/black, being a woman and a queer person are elements that are interwoven in my work. My creative process starts from the need to express or address something. The story I want to tell is the most important part and the rest just follows.”

What about graphic design as an artistic medium speaks to you? How did you get your start in it?

“I love the versatility of graphic design. I like to challenge the medium by making 3D designs or textile designs to not only stay limited to the flat 2D world of it. Honestly, I always designed everything I could, but I didn't know that was graphic design. It was only when I discovered graphic design as a subject that I was able to use that label and pursue it in my visual art studies with a specification in graphic design.”

Are there any recurring themes/issues you like to address within your work? What kind of themes do you enjoy making the most?"

“Recurring themes in my work are themes in relation to my personal identity like I mentioned before. Blackness, being mixed, racism and colonialism, are topics that I've addressed a lot. They tend to be "heavy subjects" but I enjoy making these humorous and aesthetically pleasing which enhances accessibility. Intersectional feminism, queerness and mental health are the topics I'm currently more focused on and hope to be creating (more) projects about soon. I'm also a performer myself and designing for theater projects is also something I enjoy because of my personal connection to it.”

Did you have any queer role models?

“No, because my queer awakening happened later in my life. Happy to be here now haha!”

Are there upcoming events/appearances that you would like to bring attention to?

“I've been in the communication team of Black History Month Belgium as a visual artist for the past 4 years. After a year out, we are back in March 2024. I designed the visuals for this edition as well.”

“Something really exciting coming up as well is the launch of a creative studio in collaboration with my girlfriend. We're planning to be live by April. It will be a queer creative studio named "Studio Abundance". There's nothing visible yet, but I encourage to follow our Instagram @studio.abundance so you're in the loop of our launch.”