Dense Forest, Hand Tufted Wool Textiles

Hand tufted wall piece to make a difference in your interior. Hang on the wall to add 3D texture in a unique way.
Tufted piece 22inches x 22inches.
This piece is deeply connected to my paintings, with all my works intertwined by shared themes. It draws inspiration from the dense, overgrown landscapes of Barbados and Antigua, where the lush vegetation hides the path ahead. Initially, the vibrant flowers and rich colors invite you in, but as you move closer, the overwhelming foliage creates a sense of suffocation—what starts as a warm invitation turns into something more foreboding, much like a fairytale that conceals a warning beneath its beauty.

I used textile and tufting techniques in this piece, drawing directly from the fabrics of my childhood. Growing up, my mother saved for years to afford precious textiles and rugs, which were proudly displayed in the “front room” parlour—an almost sacred space where only adults were allowed. This piece, designed to hang on the wall, reflects the reverence we held for those textiles. Mounted on canvas, it honours the fabric like a painting, bridging the gap between art and textiles, and celebrating the materials that shaped my upbringing.