My research focus is on ochre use in the Late Pleistocene / Middle Stone Age. Experimental ochre use has been imperative in my research, giving me an understanding of how markings form on ochre pieces and how ochre pieces and ochre powder may have been used in the past. This has involved experimental tool hafting, paint manufacture and the heat treatment of ochre. I have worked at the Origins Centre since 2018 where I run the public and outreach programs, temporary and permanent exhibitions, and assists\ with educational content and tours. I believe that the involvement of archaeological researchers in outreach projects, general academic life, and museums is vital in creating pictures of the past that are relevant and accurate. I work towards making museums relevant, decolonized, and useful spaces.
