African Vet | Conservationist | Creative
Growing up in African wilderness nurtured in me a deep curiosity and reverence for the natural world, with an understanding that we all come from these wild places and our connection to them is an important part of what it means to be human.
Nature has always been the place I go to for inspiration and wisdom, for healing and connection, and it has played an important role in my lifelong journey with a terminal illness.
There is nothing more powerful or healing than being in true wilderness, especially here in Africa, where the human spirit was forged.
Through my creative work, scientific background, and personal experiences, I always hope to shift the observers perspective of the natural world - to portray the essence of place in it’s subtleties, to inspire awe and the art of truly noticing, and begin to unearth that deep memory of connection that we all innately have to the natural world. I hope that my work not only contributes to protecting wildlife and wilderness, but that it also inspires others to immerse in these wild places and speak up for them too.
I’m fortunate to have had my creative work featured in prominent international publications as well as exhibited both locally and abroad. And it gives my work great meaning when it can be used to further the conservation efforts of prominent NGOs.
My work as a vet has enabled me to not only heal much loved companions, but also work to save and protect vulnerable species who are at real risk of being lost to this planet, along with the wild spaces that they need to thrive.
I currently locum and consult throughout South Africa, allowing me the flexibility to contribute to meaningful conservation projects and organisations as well as spend time on my creative and business pursuits.
Additionally, I teach and mentor aspiring veterinarians and conservationists through designing and facilitating veterinary conservation courses while guiding them into African wilderness, often for the very first time. While building academic knowledge, these immersive experiences more importantly foster a deeper connection to the natural world through exploring the interconnectedness of nature, conservation and humankind.
