I was just passing through Dubai, catching up with a friend I'd met in Melbourne the year before, when life took an unexpected turn. The next day, I received an invitation to be an artist in residence at Abu Dhabi Art Hub - a prospect that was as thrilling as it was daunting, given I'd never set foot in the country before. But it was a leap of faith that paid off in spades. Over the years, I found myself drawn back to the UAE time and again, mesmerized by the desert's vast expanse and inspired by its unique energy. One project, 'Camel Limo', became a personal milestone, and the body of work that followed back in Melbourne has been an extension of the labour of love I experienced in the desert. Now, I'm thrilled to be bringing it back to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, sharing my vision with the people who first sparked my creativity.