Deep Blue Reflections

Deep Blue ReflectionsLola Cotton is a 21 year old mixed media artist originally from Melbourne. Inspired and taught by her grandmother, she discovered her love of painting at the age of fifteen and has been creating ever since, embracing any opportunity to be involved in the arts. Diagnosed with autism and ADHD, Lola has found her practice to be a source of freedom and self expression, offering calm and focus. She enjoys making work that cannot be easily put into words

reminds me that even with mental noise

Through her art and music

and self-acceptance

As a young kid

brings nearly four decades of expertise capturing the beauty of the natural world

Elyse is a Neurodivergent (AuDHD)

a beautiful face 'just appeared' from the random blackness of the charcoal

At 107 years old

accompanied by shapes of varying sizes that often reflect life itself - moving

re-write the narrative I had told myself

she is grateful for the opportunity to do what she loves and share positivity through her art

but to choose to dance in the rain - seeking beauty and hope in the present