‘A narrative taking focus from my upbringing, donning my mother’s heels, my collection is a critical self-portrait and open invitation to the inner depths of my exploration of determination for perfection; ultimately leading to a loss of oneself. The symbolism of the showgirl is motivated by my adolescence. Growing up, within the arts, showgirls represented an image of excellence and persistence; an ideal metaphorical response to the narrations in one’s mind’