LUAP
The Pink Bear
A Personal Project
Overview
Over the last five years, I have delivered seven major public installations and solo exhibitions. Highlights include The Pink Bear Pavilion in Hamburg, a four-metre-tall, 2,500 kg recycled-plastic sculpture alongside that I launched €250,000 in scholarships for 17 emerging creatives.
In London, I developed and launched Life Lines at The Bottle Factory, a three-year project featuring sixteen large-scale abstract portraits exploring mental health and identity, supported by Nikon and Mind.
My work has been featured in leading media outlets, including the BBC, GQ, Creative Review, FAD Magazine, and Trebuchet Magazine.
I have collaborated with charities such as Mind in Bexley, Parkinson’s UK, and Elephant Family, and have donated pieces to charity auctions, including a Pink Bear print that sold for three times its estimate at Christie’s in support of Terrence Higgins Trust.
One of my proudest moments was when my Pink Bear sculpture, Tender Armour, was showcased at Elephant Family’s Big Egg Hunt at Battersea and Kew Gardens, where it was viewed by the King and Queen.
Across all of these projects, my art has championed mental well-being, sustainability, inclusion, and social impact, with the Pink Bear becoming a recognisable symbol of resilience, hope, and creative community connection.
Skills Developed & Honed
Project Management
(delivering large-scale exhibitions and public installations)Creative Direction
(conceiving and realising multidisciplinary art projects)Outreach & Community Engagement
(collaborating with charities and engaging diverse audiences)Partnership Building
(working with brands such as Nikon and Fortnum & Mason)Visual Art
(painting, sculpture, installation, and mixed media)Photography
(conceptual and documentary, including international projects)Exhibition Design
(creating immersive, multi-sensory environments)Fundraising & Philanthropy
(raising over €250,000 for scholarships and charities)Media & Press Relations
(securing coverage in major national and international outlets)Public Speaking & Workshops
Concept Development
(transforming personal experience into universal themes)Team Leadership
(coordinating with curators, collaborators, and fabricators)Event Planning
(organising and executing high-profile art events)Storytelling
(crafting meaningful narratives through art and public engagement)
Life Lines
Life Lines is a major solo exhibition I developed over three years, supported by brand partners including Nikon and Mind at The Bottle Factory in London.
The project features sixteen large-scale abstract portraits and photographic works, exploring the complexities of mental health and identity.
Through collaborations and using Nikon cameras, my evocative imagery invites open conversations about the mind, resilience, and transformation. A percentage of the exhibition sales supports Mind’s vital mental health work, underlining my commitment to creating real social impact through art.
The Pink Bear Pavilion
The Pink Bear Pavilion is a four-metre-tall, walk-in artwork I created from 2,500 kg of recycled plastic, unveiled at the altonale Festival in Hamburg.
Developed in partnership with the University of Europe for Applied Sciences and collaborators such as Nagami, the Pavilion celebrates inclusion, sustainability, and mental well-being.
As part of the project, I announced €250,000 in Pink Bear Scholarships to support emerging creatives, making the Pavilion not only an immersive artistic sanctuary, but also a platform for educational opportunity and social impact.
Fortnum & Mason
Commissioned for Fortnum & Mason’s 2024 “Unleash the Love” campaign, I created Finding Light in Darkness, a large-scale mixed-media artwork featuring the Pink Bear journeying from shadow into light. Displayed in the iconic Piccadilly store windows, the piece symbolises hope, resilience, and the transformative power of love in all its forms. By blending diverse materials and heartfelt narrative, my work invites viewers to reflect on kindness, perseverance, and the universal search for connection.
The Unconscious Therapy
Staged during Frieze Week 2021, The Unconscious Therapy was my largest solo exhibition to date, spanning three floors and over six thousand square feet on New Bond Street, London. Through painting, installation, sound, and sculpture, I invited visitors to experience the Pink Bear as a lens for exploring mental health, memory, and emotional presence. By transforming the space with tactile materials and layered narratives, the exhibition encouraged audiences to sit with uncertainty and emotion, making feeling itself both the subject and the experience.
Public Murals
Creating murals has been an essential part of my practice, allowing me to bring art into public spaces and make creativity accessible to a wider audience. From large-scale Pink Bear pieces in London and Hamburg to site-specific commissions in Mongolia, my murals transform urban environments and invite passers-by to pause, reflect, and connect. Each mural is designed not only as a visual statement, but as a way to spark curiosity, encourage conversation, and contribute positively to the local community. Through these public works, I aim to foster a sense of belonging and inspire resilience, using art to create moments of joy, reflection, and connection in everyday life.
Charity
Championing meaningful causes through my art has always been central to my practice. By working with organisations such as Mind in Bexley, Parkinson’s UK, Elephant Family, and Holiday House, I’ve had the privilege of using the Pink Bear as a symbol of hope and healing. Whether leading creative workshops to help others express and process their emotions, donating artwork to raise vital funds for important research, or launching the Pink Bear Scholarship to support emerging artists, I am committed to harnessing creativity for good. Each project serves as a reminder of the power art has to unite people, foster resilience, and spark important conversations around compassion, mental health, and community.
Press
My work has been featured in a wide range of national and international press, with coverage in publications such as BBC, Evening Standard, GQ, and Boom, among others. From in-depth interviews to exhibition highlights, this media attention has helped share the story of the Pink Bear and the themes of mental health, resilience, and creativity with a broader audience. I’m grateful for the opportunity to engage with so many people through these platforms, as each piece of coverage further amplifies the message behind my work and inspires important conversations about art and well-being.
