Example Talks
Kunstnernus Hus, Oslo
I was invited to share my research on Vegetative Alchemy at a symposium at Kunstnernus Hus, curated by Marte Johnslien as part of TiO2 Project with support of Oslo National Academy of the Arts.
My talk, “Vegetative Alchemy: The Artist as Living Vessel”, introduced vegetal alchemy as a way of thinking, making, and moving through the world.
Drawing on medieval alchemical manuscripts, Egyptian funerary texts, Hildegard of Bingen’s viriditas, and examples from my own work, I presented alchemy as a living symbolic system grounded in embodied and plant-like processes of transformation.
Image 2 credit - Carsten Aniksdal/TiO2 Project
Freudian Bites, London
An intimate artist and chef dining experience hosted by curator Huma Kabakci
I presented an interactive presentation titled "The Grain of Life" in collaboration with culinary artist Duru Bebekoğlu that took place over four courses.
The Egyptian myth of Osiris unfolded through storytelling, archetypal imagery and insights, and was embodied through a designed food experience.
Image credits: Seçkin Uysal
Ainalaiyn Learning Programme, London
The Ainalaiyn Space Learning Programme showcases artistic practices in dialogue with disciplines such as science, architecture, philosophy and literature.
I presented a journey into the alchemical process of Circulatio and its corresponding movements of ascent and descent in the Psyche. Illustrated throughout with images from alchemical manuscripts, artwork and archetypal symbols.
"Ascent and Descent of the Psyche - an Alchemical Dance" was shared both online and in an intimate salon style gathering in the home of curator and co-founder of IADA, Indira Dyussebayeva-Ziyabek
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"I absolutely loved everything about it and found the way you structured the evening incredibly considered, moving and thought provoking. The way you combined the personal and the referential struck the perfect balance"
"You have such a gift for conveying this deep material. I love the combination of images, quotes, insights…"
“Much like the alchemy you research, your lecture beautifully blended the theory with historical imagery and your own practice . . . it was enlightening both in its content and your methodology.“
City & Guilds, London
"How To Shape Your Artistic Practice On Your Own terms" was a talk I wrote for MA art students exploring alternative approaches to building a sustainable and fulfilling artistic career outside of the traditional gallery-focused model.
Drawing on my own experience - transitioning from a PhD in Social Psychology into art - I discussed integrating research, interdisciplinary interests, and personal strengths alongside adapting to differences in neurodiversity.
Panel Discussions and In Conversation Events
Past events include:
Panel speaker at Kunstnernes Hus, Oslo for "Correspondence - Artists Crafting Connections" symposium on alchemical and esoteric approaches in material-based art.
Magic in Contemporary Art : A discussion with Dr Amy Hale and Mary MacGregor Reid for Treadwell Books & The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
In Conversation with LehmanMaupin artist Dominic Chambers for Jung Archademy
In Conversation with artist Guy Foster and curator Matt Burrows at Exeter Phoenix Gallery
Panel speaker for ACAVA Talks series of professional development events for creative practitioners
Interviewed author and psychotherapist Dr Thom Cavalli for Jung Archademy
Guest speaker on LiveOutLoud by Axisweb
