Stories

Raised by an art professor father and seamstress mother, creativity flows through Joanna Wharton’s veins. Although the family didn’t have much mone...

Looking at Carissa George’s polished paintings, you’d be forgiven for thinking she’s been honing her craft since childhood. In truth, self-taught a...

Rebecca Jones isn’t afraid to seize control of her future, readily grabbing opportunities to improve negative situations in her life – whether it b...

Sharing her love of art has become a big part of Lauren Sims’ life, as she’s navigated the wave of emotions associated with severe and chronic ment...

Lisa Tucker has made it her life’s work to help others manage their mental health challenges through art. Shattered by her son’s death in 2012, Lis...

Carol Owens’ introspective and sentimental nature is clearly evident in her artwork. From capturing the jubilant essence of her childhood, to mourn...

JoAnn Cutler’s journey with art is intertwined with her experience of mental illness – both have been a key presence in her life since she was a yo...

A silver lining emerged from the darkness when Traci Marlin lost her job and found herself with more time to dedicate to her beloved – but almost f...

Creativity lives within the core of Alexandra Ellen’s soul, helping manage the mental illness that has been part of her life for as long as she can...

Sue Yule lived in a state of confusion and chaos for almost two decades prior to her diagnosis of bipolar disorder. With no frame of reference for ...

Art has helped rebuild Mark Pearson’s confidence and sense of self amid his ongoing battle with chronic depression. A fragment of light in times of...

We are delighted to share that Nicola Holly from the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University will be joining us as Curator in 2023. After st...