Working preferably but not exclusively with fibres and fabrics, I amplify their strengths with all the means at my disposal, appealing to colours, textures, large-scale screen printing dimensions, sculptural textile installations, text, photographic images, smart materials and use of incorporated electronics.

My recent work deals with issues across the fields of art, design, biology, medicine, sociology, psychology, technology and material science. I have focused this practice led research project on the skin as an 'intelligent' natural material on the premise that it can serve as a model for new design solutions. Aiming to translate 'skin technology' into my textile practice and in an attempt to bridge the gap between aesthetics and technology, the epidermis is used as a metaphor for creating innovative textile surfaces which behave, look or feel like skin.

My current work explores the speculative arena of electrostatic and its possible readings in relation to human interactions within physical space in order to advance the design knowledge of interactive environments. It studies the possible translations of electrostatic energy into other types of energy such as light, sound and motion using specially engineered intelligent textile systems as mediators and displays for these processes.

My practice reflects on current developments within material research and new technologies. It considers their possible applications within design and art to create new sensory environments which respond to people's needs and improve the quality of our lives. It also contributes to cross-disciplinary activities in science, art and design and demonstrates how they might influence the cultural environment.

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