In 2015, I had the privilege of being invited by Theoretical Biologist Dr. Richard Gordon for a brief residency at the Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory (GSML). This invitation came after five years of correspondence rooted in our shared interest in diatoms, microscopic organisms found in water bodies worldwide. The President of GSML, Jack Rudloe, a renowned naturalist, environmental activist, and author, extended a warm welcome during my residency.

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During my time at GSML, several significant outcomes emerged from our collaboration. These included interventions, site-specific experimental works, and recommendations for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the GSML surroundings. Moreover, concepts for future art and science residencies were developed. In the final part of my stay, I created a series of installations titled "PRECIOUS." These installations partly inspired by microorganisms, utilised found objects and materials sourced from the GSML environment, particularly old and broken equipment. By restoring and elevating these objects, I aimed to highlight the hidden infrastructure supporting the aquariums and tanks, which play a crucial role in sustaining rescued marine creatures. Notably, efforts were underway to organize turtle rescues during my residency.

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Dr. Richard Gordon and his wife, Embryogeneticist Natalie Gordon, refer to themselves as 'itinerant scientists.' They have led a nomadic lifestyle, residing in a mobile home and traveling from their base in Canada through North America to Panacea, making stops along the way to deliver lectures and attend conferences before reaching GSML. Similarly, I consider myself an itinerant artist, frequently invited to create artworks in various locations across the UK and overseas. My work often takes me to external locations, blurring the boundaries between travel, meetings, and artistic practice. This concept of transient convergence has become central to my experiences and creative endeavors.