Pieces of a Place That Never Was
‘This piece is a visual representation of a childhood marked by silence, displacement, and the absence of identity… – Monique Title: Pieces of a Place That Never Was Artist: Monique Year: 2025 Medium: Mixed media on foam board The numbered tiles symbolise the way I was seen—not as a child with a name, a story, […]…
In My Golden Age of Gratitude
‘I’m the first daughter of the first daughter of the first daughter. That’s a legacy I carry with pride, strong women before me, and strong women after me. I’m 64 now, with six children, 29 grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. That’s a lot of love… – Dixie Title: In My Golden Age of Gratitude Artist: Dixie […]…
A journey to Reclaim Myself
‘I’m a mature lady with three adult children and seven grandchildren. I have been a company director, which enabled me to travel extensively for my business. My relationship with Jesus Christ has carried me forward to where I am today. My homelessness crisis came about because of a very acrimonious divorce and separation, whereby I […]…
I was broken and now I am not
‘Now as you lift my veil you see me raw and exposed, no longer hidden from the atrocities of society. Homeless, nowhere to go on my birth land, my land, once humble and proud now hurt bruised and broken. Prisoners left to die behind the barbed wire. Maybe if I hide here the night prey […]…
Chance
‘I see that we don’t get a chance, But without being given a chance, we can’t make a change Please give us a go – see us become empowered. We will then be able to pass on to our children Then we can teach them and show them that CHANGE IS POSSIBLE.’ Title: Chance Artist: […]…
One Extreme to Another
‘In my artwork, each photograph is a part of my recovery from PTSD. Each photo is a part of my recovery from PTSD and I need to put each picture in its right place to accept and recover from EMOTIONS. Once I did, I could take back My CONTROL by OWNING my EMOTIONS. The NIGHTMARES […]…
Finding Home
‘The two faces visualise the differing states of mind in temporary and permanent accommodation. In temporary accommodation, my face shows the dislocation that occurs when moving between different temporary accommodation places. Looking face on and head turned at the same time. Never knowing what comes next. In the second portrait, now I am home, in […]…
Unbreakable Reflection
‘I am Australian, lived with my lesbian partner in London for three decades, a weaver. I am one of the hidden homeless, unseen older women who suddenly find their lives exploded, stripping away the security, hopes and sense of identity that layer us… – Susan C Title: Unbreakable Reflection Artist: Susan C Year: 2024 Medium: […]…
Limitless
‘I am a First Nations Gooreng Gooreng and South Sea Islander Woman. I have worked for over 40 years to progress the rights and services of Aboriginal Women, influencing policy reform and facilitating self-determination and social change. For the last 20 years I have been in higher education, adult community education and community development. I […]…
The Bhutanese Rapunzel
‘The Bhutanese Rapunzel is a poignant tribute to the challenges faced by international students who come to Australia seeking opportunities. For many, this journey is a stark transition from a life without struggles for food or work to one marked by financial stress and emotional hardship. Moving to a new country far from family to […]…