Born in East Berlin in 1975, she found her passion for art after immigrating to New Zealand in 2011. A 2017 textiles graduate, she also trained in traditional raranga (weaving harakeke). Working from her Ōtaki Gorge studio, she creates art inspired by Te Ao Māori and her rural surroundings, reflecting a deep connection to nature. Using natural, often foraged materials, she transforms them through weaving, dyeing, and stitching into textured, tactile works. Recent exhibitions, including In Dialogue with Papatūānuku (2021) and Safe Space (2021/2022), explore themes of healing and connection, with a growing focus on three-dimensional forms and shadow play.