 She moved to the United Kingdom as a student when she was 18, and initially studied Law & Economics at Durham University.After rediscovering a passion for art she switched to studying Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London.During her degree she was commissioned to produce painting works for British Prime Minister Tony Blair and for Queen Elizabeth II's 80th Birthday, and was named by both "Dazed & Confused" magazine and "The Times Magazine" as one of the UK's top emerging artists.