Garden Sentinel

Garden SentinelTrudy Tathem has been painting, creating, and exhibiting her work across Brisbane for many years, finding both joy and escapism in the artistic process. Her work draws inspiration from the elegance of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, as well as the enduring strength of feminine icons and fashion. Flora and fauna often weave through her creations, sometimes playfully and subtly, adding layers of surprise. Central to Trudy's art are women muses, goddesses, and

seeking to capture and reveal the true essence of the soul - the beauty

transforming them into works that reflect both beauty and personal truth

and my thoughts were all over the place

As a child

The fan shape evokes the quiet rhythm of breathing - each strand representing a moment of focus and healing

and a mother to two young sons

Lauren's journey to becoming a professional artist has had many stops and starts

The artwork highlights how creating and experiencing art can transport us into states of awe

where the self can exhale

one day at a time

landscape and abstract work draws from raw emotion

I'd live clutter-free with sparkling benchtops