My practice is rooted in a long-standing fascination with drawing strange, bizarre, and unfamiliar beings. As I began reflecting on why these forms appeared so frequently in my work, I realised that many of my past illustrations were driven by ideas of otherworldly creatures, speculative realities, and the enduring “what ifs” surrounding human nature and the universe. This reflection gradually led me into a broader consideration of space—its vastness, its mystery, and the endless possibilities of life that may exist beyond our understanding.

From this point, my curiosity deepened. I was interested in using these ideas as a foundation to develop my own interpretation of the “Otherworldly,” not as something defined or explained, but as something felt. The more I explored these concepts, the more I came to accept that, as humans, we are not equipped to fully judge or comprehend the universe and its existence. A quote by Neil deGrasse Tyson—“The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you”—became a guiding thought throughout the early stages of this project. It reinforced the idea that meaning doesn’t always need to be imposed, and that ambiguity can be just as powerful as explanation. Through this process, I discovered that imagination is limitless, and when paired with the boundlessness of the universe, anything we have ever imagined may already exist somewhere beyond our reach. Rather than attempting to construct clear narratives or rational explanations, I allowed myself to embrace uncertainty, intuition, and emotional response. I also learned to draw inspiration from everyday life and the people around me, recognising that we, too, are matter suspended in space—part of the same cosmic system we seek to understand.

This body of work embodies my exploration of the unknown, highlighting both the possibilities and impossibilities of human wonder. It explores a spatial realm where imagined beings exist beyond theories of dark matter and the fabric of spacetime, inviting viewers to consider what might lie beyond our three-dimensional plane. Through an immersive installation incorporating projection, sound, and sculpture, I aim to capture the sensation of moving through an unfamiliar environment—one that feels simultaneously alien and strangely familiar.