The Pulse of Life #1

The Pulse of Life #1Gillian lives and works on Bullongen country (Gold Coast). Her personal experience with mental illness, which peaked during the years of 2015 2018, provided the space, self examination, and support that ultimately led to her full time art practice. Gillian began exhibiting in 2021, with her work held in galleries and private collections. As a visual poet, shes fascinated by the multidisciplinary interplay between words and images. She uses

nurturing creativity and wellbeing in young learners

clearing invasive vines and experimenting with incorporating them into their weaving

and other mediums are transformed into three-dimensional sculptural forms

This has been an almost involuntary decision to bring balance once again to life

The strength within the subject’s features conveys resilience and determination in the face of life’s many challenges

who we are

Jan has lived with mental health challenges - particularly depression - for much of her life

drawing the viewer’s attention to her passionate performance

he draws upon on their inspiration to further tap into this new creative genre

adding layers of surprise

To create a bright

The background juxtaposes memories of both romantic / family holidays