Lost

LostDi is an artist from Logan City who has lived with anxiety for most of her life. She is also the mother of a son with mental health challenges who lives with her. Finding comfort in the natural world, Di paints mostly in acrylics, creating works that help her feel both safe and heard. When the outside world becomes overwhelming, nature offers her an escape. Di's art seeks to capture the essence of landscapes the beauty found in details from small

she invites viewers to explore love

I confront psychological pain and transform it into an aesthetic artefact

finding it to be one of the few constants in her life

while allowing him to be creative in a new and different way

and following every intrusive thought that crawled through with each layer

Kat is currently pursuing a Masters in Mental Health and Art Therapy - a path that beautifully merges her two passions

This artwork seeks to highlight the importance of human touch

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Emma immersed herself in health programs and exhibitions across both Sydney and Brisbane/Meanjin

pastels on paper

painting is a gateway into creativity and a way to express her inner self

painting has been Deborah's constant companion