I’m an artist and activist living in the UK. My work explores the relationship between justice and joy.  

In the face of so much destruction and division around the world, I’ve found the best way to stay hopeful is to make things, many of which you can see browsing this website.

I’ve had an eclectic career spanning the arts, activism, social enterprise and government. I was Co-Founder/Director of The School of Life, Faculty Lead at Year Here, Head of Education at iniva and Curator of Public Programmes at Tate. I’ve worked as a Special Advisor on Social Action for the UK government, and taught or mentored hundreds of social entrepreneurs and activists. I collaborate with organisations committed to social and environmental justice, exploring how we can move together towards a world that works for all.

After two decades in creative change-making, I’ve seen both how inspiring and how draining it can be to keep fighting the good fight. Today, much of my work focuses on individual and collective resilience. With my partner Sarah, I run Turadh, a project providing spaces of rest and renewal to people working in the third sector in Scotland.

I am the author of several books, including Looking at Trees, The Mindful Photographer and Street Photography Now. My new book, Everyday Wonder, will be published in Spring 2025.  

At the heart of everything I do is a commitment to restoring wisdom and compassion to our troubled but beautiful world. I’m supported by inspired teachers and strong peer communities, and I’m open to conversations with others who want to meet these challenging times with courage and imagination.