My practice explores the forms, textures, and structures found in nature, witha particular interest in coral reefs and their gradual transformation over time.My fascination with the marine environment began in childhood, when Istarted collecting shells and coral stones from the seashore. These earlyencounters sparked my curiosity about their intricate textures, organic forms,and the stories they hold about time and natural change. This lastingconnection continues to inform my practice and draws me towards exploringcoral formations, atolls, cay formations, and barrier reefs.In this work, I use reclaimed felt and textile industrial waste to createsculptural forms that echo the complexity of underwater landscapes. Throughrepetitive handwork, stitching, folding, and layering, I transform discardedmaterials into dense, porous surfaces that suggest coral formations andorganic growth. The irregular edges, openings, and overlapping texturesreflect the relationship between fragility and strength within naturalecosystems.Natural colour plays an important role in this exploration. Through an ombréeffect, I represent the process of coral bleaching, in which corals lose theirvibrant colours under environmental stress, often due to rising seatemperatures. The gradual transition from terracotta and dusty pink to pale,natural beige evokes the fading of colour in coral reefs, drawing attention tothe vulnerability of marine ecosystems. This shift in colour becomes a visualexpression of environmental change and the delicate balance between lifeand loss.By working with textile waste, I bring together material exploration andecological concerns. The transformation of discarded materials into sculpturalforms invites reflection on cycles of creation, loss, and renewal, while drawingattention to the fragility of marine environments. Through abstraction,texture, and colour, I seek to create a tactile connection between the viewerand the natural world, encouraging a closer observation of the changestaking place within our environment.