Living and studying in Florence with students from diverse cultures and belief systems led the artist to consider whether or not some common ground could be found with them. The artist has a strong interest in incorporating spiritual themes in her work. These became, during her studies in Italy, broader than the Christian tradition she grew up with owing to her intention to speak to a more universal level. Subjects such as mother and child- and themes about relationships based on caring and love- have been the field of investigation in her art making practice.