work is inspired by the natural world, travel and textiles. Long-listed for the commonword and Virginia Prize, translated into German and Italian, she holds an MA in Writing the Visual and lectures in Art and Creative Writing.

This is the story of a bird that fits in your hand flying halfway around the world looking for a place to nest. This is the story of a young girl from northern Africa fleeing halfway around the world looking for a place of peace. This is the story of Bird. This is the story of Leila. This is the story of a chance encounter and a long journey home.