MEET OUR ARTISTS

With creativity in his bones, Andrew has loved making art his whole life. Yet it’s only been in recent years he has felt comfortable calling himself an artist.  

 Kath McCann lives by the motto, “you don’t have to be good at something for it to be good for you.”

Coming from a family of art lovers, Lucy has been using art as a form of relaxation and expressionism since she was a child. Especially during hard times in her...

We are delighted to welcome back Nicola Holly as curator for the 2024 Recovered Futures Exhibition for the second year in a row.

Raised by an art professor father and seamstress mother, creativity flows through Joanna Wharton’s veins. Although the family didn’t have much money, they certainly had taste. Their stylish house was...

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 artist Carissa turned to painting just 12 months ago...

Rebecca Jones isn’t afraid to seize control of her future, readily grabbing opportunities to improve negative situations in her life – whether it be embracing medication or saying goodbye to...

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 mental health conditions. After...

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, Lisa turned to Chinese brush...

Carol Owens’ introspective and sentimental nature is clearly evident in her artwork. From capturing the jubilant essence of her childhood, to mourning the heartbreaking loss of her son, Carol’s artworks...

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 young child.   “I...

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 forgotten – pursuit...