Kundalini Rising
‘In my artwork it’s sunset because the moon has risen. I’ve got little footprints on the moon and all the places that I’ve been to. The tree is the one that I slept under when I was homeless, down by the river, and I’m in the water there. There are shadow people that live in […]…
I don’t identify
The Union Jack or Union Flag is the de facto national flag of the United Kingdom. The Union Jack was also used as the official flag of several British colonies and dominions before they adopted their own national flags. The origins of the earlier flag of Great Britain date from 1606. Title: I don’t identify […]…
It Ain’t No Picnic
‘I’ve had a varied background as Community Artist, Playback Theatre practitioner, Facilitator and Wellbeing adventurer, exploring the notion we are all authors of our own stories. Through no fault of my own I have experienced homelessness both as a single mother, and in recent times, as an individual. Stories inspire my creative expression and sharing […]…
Baa Baa Black Sheep
‘Proud Ngemba woman, proud mother of two, lived experience advocate, survivor of all forms of childhood abuse, including mental, physical, spiritual, sexual bestiality, and child pornography. I came from a home that was dysfunctional, from neglect, and lived in poverty. I found my mother dead when I was 14. I was unwanted, unloved, unseen. My […]…
Nyugar (‘to see’ in Gooreng Gooreng Language)
‘My body map is a visual representation of trauma I faced through family and domestic violence and homelessness. This particular body map portrays my belief in self and my culture that has got me through these unbearable experiences as a child, woman and mother. I attempted to portray both the physical and psychological pain of […]…
Melody of Hope
‘I am an Arab woman living in Australia since 2003, and am the mother of two young men who are on the Autism spectrum. I became homeless after leaving my marriage where I had endured ten years of domestic violence. I decided to turn the “table” into a “lifeboat” for my children…and me… – Noor […]…
Phantom Normalcy
‘I had an accident at age eight, and then spinal surgery at nine. Being physically disabled led to growing up on the sidelines looking in. Observing others, learning phantom acceptance through not standing out. Phantom normalcy formed into a mask of putting on a brave face and pretending I’m fine. Children absorb the stigma they’re […]…
Golden Ratio
“As an immigrant who spent a lifetime across three corners of the world in search of the perfect home, a walk down my memory lane is a path made up of scattered pieces of faces and places that I will never see again… – Maya Title: Golden Ratio Artist: Maya Year: 2024 Medium: Acrylic paint […]…
Solid Gold Nuggets
‘My picture depicts my lived experience of deep listening and learnings from mentors and valued people about culture, family and giving selflessly. The print selected depicts the 3 communities where I lived and worked to be best support for people to live free of violence and in a safe and secure space. The woman and […]…
I’m still here
‘I made the flag big ‘cause I am proud to be Aboriginal, proud to know that I’m part of the Aboriginal community. It’s about having a place and belonging. I am a Wailwan and Wiradjuri woman with disability and I was homeless for over thirty years of my life. I am now housed, but after […]…