{"title":"Available to Purchase","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmerse yourself in the 2025 collection of Recovered Futures Artists.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis year we are showcasing 337 artworks by artists with lived mental health challenges, you will be able to view and purchase from the collection in King George Square between the 3rd and 8th of October. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtworks not sold at the exhibition will be available to purchase online at its completion. \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"self-portrait","title":"Self Portrait","description":"\u003cp\u003eRami Jackson is a dynamic artist who creates vibrant works of colour and beauty. Painting is more than a passion for Rami - it is a therapeutic practice that brings peace of mind and alleviates anxiety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRami uses art to contrast the chaos of everyday life, using bright colours and clean lines, creating visually striking pieces that also serve as a personal haven of calm and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfluenced by pop art and street art, Rami infuses her work with an explosion of colours, intricate patterns, and vivid floral motifs. Each piece is a testament to her ongoing journey of stylistic growth and experimentation, reflecting a balance between the unpredictable nature of life and the orderly process of creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Rami on \u003ca title=\"Follow Rami on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/art_by_rami_jackson\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vivid self-portrait explores identity through symbolic flowers and colour. Each figure reflects a different emotional layer - one hides behind blooms, another embraces them, one is neutral, and one introspective with minimal flowers. Bright colours contrast the tension between chaos and calm, revealing that identity is never fixed but always evolving. Painting, for me, is not just a visual practice but a way of navigating the world, finding meaning, and embracing every part of the self - seen and unseen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rami Jackson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42973599695055,"sku":"2025038","price":950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_038_d7a6a269-1659-40e7-abee-6dbf40b1f91c.jpg?v=1758192944"},{"product_id":"pieces-of-me","title":"Pieces of Me","description":"\u003cp\u003eLyn describes herself as a 'serial creative', following her curiosity to create unique pieces across a variety of mediums. 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She often works with found or second-hand materials, reflecting her commitment to sustainability and her belief in the importance of caring for one another and our planet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Lyn on \u003ca title=\"Follow Lyn on Instagram.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/foundfracturedandreformed\/%20\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Follow Lyn on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FoundFracturedandreFormed\/\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was created while sitting in my favourite chair in the evenings, working with various fibres and experimenting with different techniques of weaving, coiling, and shaping baskets and forms. 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An advocate for Indigenous people and culture for over three decades, John seeks to 'create cultural bridges of understanding on a world stage'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA recipient of the QEII Silver Jubilee Queens Trust Award, and a proud WakkaWakka | GurangGurang\/GorengGoreng First Nations man of Queensland, John is also an adopted Son of the traditional Yolngu people of Galiwinku, Elcho Island, Northern Territory. 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Living with bipolar and complex PTSD, Rhiannon (the artist behind RMH ART) has transformed her personal battles into a bold, compassionate practice that uplifts and celebrates women’s stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis November, RMH ART is looking forward to bringing her groundbreaking exhibition, 'If She Spoke: Stories of Struggle to Strength' to the Brisbane Showgrounds. Featuring portraits of up to 2.4m x 1.8m, the exhibition honours the courage and voices of women, offering a moving tribute to the power of survival, storytelling, and solidarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Break the Cycle' is a raw and honest reflection of living with bipolar disorder, as seen through my eyes. It captures the relentless push and pull - fighting to rise above the chaos, yet constantly being dragged back down by your own mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RMH ART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567451369679,"sku":"2025002","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_002.jpg?v=1757993994"},{"product_id":"marley","title":"Marley","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorn and raised in Canberra, Jacqui has always been a creative person who struggled with her mental health. Growing up, Jacqui, like most young teens of her generation, was force-fed images of the 'ideal body'. A reflection of her past is seen within her current works, which push hard against these damaging ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince moving to Brisbane in 2019, Jacqui has dedicated herself to a creative career and opening a discussion about body image and identity.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I hope you see a part of yourself in my works; perhaps a part you've been taught to dim or hide from the world. I see you; you are beautiful.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Jacqui on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/j_qcreates\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarley was there when everything turned to shit. He saw all the stuff that went on behind closed doors. I woke up every morning saying his name, dancing in front of him and watching him get really excited for food. He was something to look after. If I died, he died. Although he was just a fish, he resembled so much more - a purpose. What do I wake up to now? What do I take care of now? - Diary entry, 2013\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacqui Kucharski","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567451500751,"sku":"2025003","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_003.jpg?v=1757994005"},{"product_id":"willows-morning-light","title":"Willow's Morning Light","description":"\u003cp\u003eChris is a well-known artist, tutor, and judge in the Sunshine Coast art community, with more than 32 years' experience teaching art. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChris's acquaintance with the 'black dog' (depression and extreme anxiety) started many years ago, when he became a lone parent of two sons following his marriage breakdown. Luckily, his latent art talent came to the rescue, and Chris discovered that painting (often late into the night) gave him inner peace and control. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappily painting in either oil or pastel, Chris has taught in many workshops for art societies around Australia and overseas. In 2004, he was awarded Master Pastelist by the Pastel Society of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Chris' \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chrisblakeart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003eA few years ago, autumn found me with other plein air artists in Mudgee, NSW. We were hoping to find some autumn colour to capture on canvas. Luckily, I found this old willow, bowing to both time and weather, almost breaking with its load of foliage and giving us one of its last displays. I just had to capture the moment, as we had too little time to dally. 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His work probe's themes of resilience and identity, and evokes a paradoxical rhythm - radical and spontaneous, yet gentle and compassionate - while blending raw textures with vibrant compositions. Through his evolving practice, he invites viewers into his complex, beautifully unique internal world, and communicates through his work a nuanced perspective of survival instincts and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Kanghyun on \u003ca title=\"Follow on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nicoscramble\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up and being alone most of the time, I was always scared of ghosts. This fear made me interested in exploring my afterlife. Once I die, I will be in my own creation of what I built in this life. 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Her work gives voice to the unspoken, reminding us that light persists even in the most fragile places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaffaella moves between coloured pencil, acrylic, and oil, blending a mystical realism inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites, the Flemish masters, and chiaroscuro traditions. 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She enjoys working with several mediums, creating pieces that reflect the complexities of her healing journey. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmanda enjoys a myriad of creative outlets, from writing poetry to photography, but finds drawing and painting particularly effective in filtering out the noise in her mind and helping process her thinking. Through her artwork, Amanda hopes to demonstrate the belief that all parts of the healing journey, whether high or low, are exquisite in their own way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Amanda on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aqu.artist\/\" title=\"Follow Amanda on Instagram\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eInspired by the complexity of a dual diagnosis, this piece explores the discomfort of living in-between. A grid of imperfect dots hints at a longing for structure, constantly disrupted by internal noise. It is neither this nor that - neither disorder nor symmetry. Order and chaos, control and surrender coexist. A gold band offers a brief moment of clarity. In this space of contradiction, I embrace complexity - not broken, but beautifully intertwined and intricate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amanda Queen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567576150223,"sku":"2025016","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_016_fead0325-d6b4-4f7e-94dc-03d3a970a0d2.jpg?v=1758194764"},{"product_id":"lillians-grace","title":"Lillian's Grace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW255832057 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255832057 BCX8\"\u003eJoAnn Cutler is an artist and interior designer whose work radiates with vibrant bursts of colour and richly layered textures. Her unique approach combines watercolour, vibrant inks, and layers of acrylics with oils, often incorporating stencil collage paper, gold leafing, and striking white pen work. 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The act of connecting to others through her work has been an unexpected, beautiful consequence of creating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile continuing her nursing career and studying her masters, Vicki began to question if her gift to the world could be through art instead. In 2023, she began studying Visual Art at TAFE and exhibiting. Through her practice, Vicki embraces a path of continuous learning and experimentation, yet her true love remains abstract acrylics on large canvases, where she is free to shape the paint with large gestures and movement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Vicki on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vickipowerart\/\" title=\"Follow Vicki on Instagram.\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Vicki-Power-Art-61553828351622\/\" title=\"Follow Vicki on Facebook.\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople often give flowers for emotional reasons, to acknowledge the passing of a loved one, or as congratulations for an achievement. I painted these flowers from the perspective of the receiver, looking at them through eyes full of tears. The colours smudge together, and detail is lost as the tears blur vision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vicki Power","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567585554639,"sku":"2025021","price":650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_021_3c95972b-4695-4e14-a636-caf5825434a5.jpg?v=1758194351"},{"product_id":"fragmented-flowers","title":"Fragmented Flower","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-AU\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003eJessica is an artist from Brisbane’s northside whose practice is centred mostly on acrylics, with other materials such as wool and thread often incorporated. Largely self-taught, Jessica has been painting since childhood and has always found creativity to be a vital outlet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-AU\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-AU\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003eOver the past 26 years, Jessica has lived with an eating disorder that nearly claimed her life at one point. In addition, she has schizoaffective disorder and psychosis brought on by repeated trauma. Despite these challenges, art has become an important form of therapy and release for Jessica. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW152725865 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-AU\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW152725865 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-AU\" class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152725865 BCX8\"\u003eOutside of painting, she enjoys making jewellery, spending time in nature, and caring for her two guinea pigs. Jessica looks toward the future with optimism and resilience, continuing to create from a place of strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW152725865 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI created this artwork as a form of release while going through psychosis and suffering from anorexia. I wanted to create a beautiful fine artwork, but was struggling to paint. I could only play with the paint and ended up creating a flower broken in pieces - reflective of my mind at the time. I was happy with the outcome and love this piece because it shows me you can still create beauty even if it's really hard to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jessica Proietti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567586308303,"sku":"2025022","price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_022_721149f7-0cc2-4c73-81c8-91e51b367063.jpg?v=1758194265"},{"product_id":"honestly-i-just-want-to-feel-good-about-myself","title":"Honestly I Just Want to Feel Good About Myself","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarmen Seaby is a feminist artist who works with paper and textile collage, incorporating traditional sewing and stitching techniques to create banners, wall hangings, and wearable artworks. Her practice communicates ideas, feelings, and messages drawn from her experiences as a queer white woman navigating the contemporary Australian political space. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough her art, Carmen explores and reimagines the values and ideas she believes should be part of the modern political discourse. Having experienced serious mental ill health throughout her teens, twenties, and thirties, Carmen now reflects on these struggles in her forties by weaving them into artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Carmen on \u003ca title=\"Follow Carmen on Instagram.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brisbaneofmyexistence\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork represents the lifelong work one needs to do on oneself when dealing with mental illness and healing from childhood trauma. Years of therapy and community building can improve your sense of self, but a few life struggles can make it all feel like you’re back to square one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carmen Seaby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567588634831,"sku":"2025023","price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_023_8bf78952-1e34-4014-b0ef-672668c87733.jpg?v=1758194195"},{"product_id":"i-was-always-told-to-meet-you","title":"I Was Always Told to Meet You","description":"\u003cp\u003eKrystal Bradford is a contemporary Brisbane artist, known for her abstract paintings. She holds a Bachelor of Visual Art and a Bachelor of Secondary Education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early stages of her career, Krystal showcased her work in various emerging artist exhibitions and galleries throughout Brisbane. This exposure sparked her interest in contemporary sculpture and textiles, though her practice has consistently been grounded in tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently, Krystal has rekindled her passion for painting and colour exploration. Her abstract pieces explore the interplay of pattern and surface, often mapping memories and landscapes. She frequently examines re-occurring patterns in nature and relationships through symbolic mark-making, creating familiarity for her audience. Her recent work also reflects experiences with anxiety, power, and stillness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Krystal on \u003ca title=\"Follow Krystal on Instagram.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/krystalbradford_artist\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Follow Krystal on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Krystal-Bradford-Art-61553599596598\/\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThis work explores anxiety, using stripes as a symbol of control and containment. The repetitive patterns reflect the need for order amidst internal chaos. Within this structure, moments of colour emerge - representing joy and emotional release - often hidden or confined to the self. The title speaks to the journey of self-connection: meeting the parts of ourselves we keep guarded. Through layered marks and restrained vibrancy, the piece expresses the tension between outward calm and inner emotional depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krystal Bradford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567590535375,"sku":"2025024","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_024_0cdfc8d5-05bc-4e74-ab63-832136445a4b.jpg?v=1758194107"},{"product_id":"those-minutes","title":"Those Minutes","description":"\u003cp\u003eKrystal Bradford is a contemporary Brisbane artist, known for her abstract paintings. She holds a Bachelor of Visual Art and a Bachelor of Secondary Education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early stages of her career, Krystal showcased her work in various emerging artist exhibitions and galleries throughout Brisbane. This exposure sparked her interest in contemporary sculpture and textiles, though her practice has consistently been grounded in tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently, Krystal has rekindled her passion for painting and colour exploration. Her abstract pieces explore the interplay of pattern and surface, often mapping memories and landscapes. She frequently examines re-occurring patterns in nature and relationships through symbolic mark-making, creating familiarity for her audience. Her recent work also reflects experiences with anxiety, power, and stillness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Krystal on \u003ca title=\"Follow Krystal on Instagram.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/krystalbradford_artist\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Follow Krystal on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Krystal-Bradford-Art-61553599596598\/\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e'Those Minutes' reflects the push and pull of anxiety and release. Stripes create a sense of order and tension, while vibrant pinks break through - moments of joy and emotional clarity. The space between the lines offers brief pauses, a breath in the noise. This work captures the fleeting relief within anxious rhythms - the minutes where freedom is felt, however briefly, where the self can exhale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krystal Bradford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567591026895,"sku":"2025025","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_025_fd6efe7d-a1e9-4765-8ac8-3383354a5ec4.jpg?v=1758193974"},{"product_id":"dancing-orchid-cane-sashiko","title":"Dancing Orchid, Cane \u0026 Sashiko","description":"\u003cp\u003eVanessa is a Brisbane-based artist inspired by still life arrangements and the incidental beauty of the domestic space. Working primarily in acrylics, her paintings often feature decorative vessels, botanicals, and scenes from everyday life. A passionate collector of ceramics, fabrics, art books, and artworks, Vanessa enjoys arranging her belongings into moody tableaux, experimenting with colour, pattern, and unexpected juxtapositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving with lifelong anxiety, Vanessa continues to develop her painting practice as a way of expressing her inspirations, experiences, memories, and surroundings; transforming them into works that reflect both beauty and personal truth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Vanessa on \u003ca title=\"Follow Vanessa on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/artfolk.creative\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Follow Vanessa on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/artfolk.creative\/\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e and check out her \u003ca title=\"Check out Vanessa's website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/artfolk.creative\/\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eWe have a family orchid that began life at my old Kelvin Grove rental unit about 16 years ago. When the gardens were being renovated, I took a cutting and this beautiful plant has been moving around all of my family members' houses since, providing beauty and wonder. I love details and 'quiet work' so relished painting the multitudes of repeating shapes and lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanessa Wallace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567593976015,"sku":"2025027","price":1080.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_027_72fb7cf9-fd83-43e3-acd9-03fa5ae392e8.jpg?v=1758193828"},{"product_id":"i-live-on-my-couch-and-thats-okay","title":"I Live on My Couch (and that's okay)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrisbane-based artist Giovanna Scott is known for her distinctive acrylic paintings, enriched with hand-painted paper collages and free-form stitching. Her work embraces a perfectly imperfect style, capturing the beauty of everyday life while evoking nostalgia and treasured memories. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter two decades of juggling a teaching career with family life, Giovanna chose to devote more time to supporting her family and caring for her 22-year-old-son, who lives with severe autism. Art has since become a refuge and source of renewal - helping her heal from the challenges of raising a child with very explosive behaviours, while nurturing her own creative spirit. Through her practice, Giovanna hopes to reconnect viewers with the innocence and wonder of a carefree childhood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Giovanna on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/giovannascottartist\/\" title=\"Follow Giovanna on Instagram\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/artfolk.creative\/\" title=\"Follow Vanessa on Instagram\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/giovannascottartist\/\" title=\"Follow Giovanna on Facebook\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e and check out her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/giovannascott.com\" title=\"Check out Giovanna's website\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some days I don't wish to get out of my pyjamas or leave the couch (or house). It's an important time to reset my nervous system and take care of myself. This is why a slouchy couch design is important, as is a good lamp. Since 2016 I've rekindled my love and respect for the mid-century design and aesthetic I grew up with. Included in my masterplan is a slouchy couch in a show-stopping colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giovanna Scott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567595712719,"sku":"2025028","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_028_9b409521-041b-450c-b1d5-62742f3f161a.jpg?v=1758193750"},{"product_id":"when-company-calls","title":"When Company Calls","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrisbane-based artist Giovanna Scott is known for her distinctive acrylic paintings, enriched with hand-painted paper collages and free-form stitching. Her work embraces a perfectly imperfect style, capturing the beauty of everyday life while evoking nostalgia and treasured memories. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter two decades of juggling a teaching career with family life, Giovanna chose to devote more time to supporting her family and caring for her 22-year-old-son, who lives with severe autism. Art has since become a refuge and source of renewal - helping her heal from the challenges of raising a child with very explosive behaviours, while nurturing her own creative spirit. Through her practice, Giovanna hopes to reconnect viewers with the innocence and wonder of a carefree childhood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Giovanna on\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/giovannascottartist\/\" title=\"Follow Giovanna on Instagram\"\u003e Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/giovannascottartist\/\" title=\"Follow Giovanna on Facebook.\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e and checkout her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/giovannascott.com\" title=\"Check out Giovanna's website\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI created this artwork to celebrate those ordinary moments that we sometimes take for granted. Like the unexpected guest, the last-minute invite, the spontaneous extended family long lunch. It's these moments I treasure most and insist be taken from the ordinary to the extraordinary. The isolation that comes with caring for a severely autistic child forces you to create a wonderland in your own home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giovanna Scott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567599677647,"sku":"2025031","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_031_a573f9da-5db8-454c-99c3-b4f36fdaa244.jpg?v=1758193495"},{"product_id":"shorelines","title":"Shorelines","description":"\u003cp\u003eTegan is an artist from Logan who loves to experiment with different mediums, from street art installations and acrylic on canvas, to tea stain and ink on canvas. Being neurodivergent, art has been both cathartic and a safe harbour for Tegan, while also providing opportunities to show and sell her pieces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 20 years old, this will be Tegan's fourth showing at the Recovered Futures Art Exhibition. The confidence she has gained from this experience has encouraged her to create her very first solo exhibition, which will take place at the Logan Art Gallery in July 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year at Recovered Futures, Tegan is excited to share two of her favourite pieces, reflecting her connection to culture and mental health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Tegan on \u003ca title=\"Follow Tegan on Instagram.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tegan_geange\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Shorelines' draw on the connection to my country of heritage, New Zealand. This piece incorporates the black sand of the west coast of New Zealand, intermingled with the white sand of my country of birth, Australia. This connection to heritage and the place where I was born (the multicultural melting pot of Logan city) demonstrates the importance that connection to country plays in my mental health and wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tegan Geange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567602266319,"sku":"2025033","price":480.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_033_b1316e36-b828-4366-95ad-66b9116f8b89.jpg?v=1758193350"},{"product_id":"drip-tease","title":"Drip Tease","description":"\u003cp\u003ePauly Jay is an artist from Brisbane who loves working with acrylics and spray cans. Inspired by street art from a young age, Pauly  would do artwork on trucker hats for his classmates, to earn a bit of money. He has maintained his passion for art ever since. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePauly spent the last 20 years working as a barber, which is a craft that artists often find they thrive in. Pauly is now a fulltime artist and continues to try new things each time he paints. He has a desire to continuously learn from others, and asks plenty of questions to keep improving. Although Pauly has been diagnosed with ADHD, he has made it work for himself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Pauly on \u003ca title=\"Follow Pauly on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pauly_jay_art\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Follow Pauly on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/paulyjayart\/\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e and check out his \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Check out Pauly Jay's website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paulyjay.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe’s bold, tempting, and impossible to ignore — just like the drips that run from her lips. A tease with attitude, painted in every stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pauly Jay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567612522703,"sku":"2025035","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_035_2f7e54a5-f1c2-463f-af7e-9ce976bc0030.jpg?v=1758193185"},{"product_id":"botshit","title":"Botshit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW145321123 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW145321123 BCX8\"\u003eAs one of the 1 in 3 women who experience childhood trauma, Sue kept her invasive experiences a secret for many years, as her perpetrators were family members. Despite her very young age, Sue carried the heavy and misplaced burden of shame and responsibility.\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW145321123 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW145321123 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW145321123 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW145321123 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW145321123 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXW145321123 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXW145321123 BCX8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAs a young adult, Sue resolved to protect her love, body, soul, and mind for the partner she intended to spend her life with. Trained as a nurse, she gave all of herself to her husband and to the care of their medically fragile children. The vision of idyllic family life was shattered when Sue discovered years of betrayal by the man she had given everything to-plunging her into a despair she could never have imagined.\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP SCXW145321123 BCX8\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Sue on \u003ca title=\"Follow Sue on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/galleryplace.suepalmer\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Follow Sue on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GalleryPlaceSuePalmer\/\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e and check out her \u003ca title=\"Check out Sue's website\" href=\"https:\/\/galleryplacesuepalmer.com\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background juxtaposes memories of both romantic \/ family holidays, against men trying to lure young women online for their own amoral and lewd intensions. This is caricatured with the intent to mock egocentricity and juvenile behaviours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut-out words from magazines highlight a time before the overuse of technology, recognising the pain inflicted on children of all ages because of infidelity. The acceleration of technology influences extra-marital affairs \/ family destruction \/ unemployment \/ bots replacing people \/ technology filling landfill as it breaks down or is superseded.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sue Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567619305679,"sku":"2025036","price":850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_036_ef83dea6-127e-4249-9798-4d94423358b4.jpg?v=1758193115"},{"product_id":"soft-landing","title":"Soft Landing","description":"\u003cp\u003eArt is a lifeline for Febe Zylstra; an anchor through the highs and lows of living with bipolar disorder and anxiety. For over 27 years, Febe has created instinctively and daily, using painting and sculpture to navigate her internal world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFebe's figurative, landscape, and abstract work draws from raw emotion, expressed through mixed media, oils, acrylics, ink, and charcoal. Each piece becomes a living document of her surroundings and state of mind. Creating helps Febe externalise chaos, offering calm, clarity, and connection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving exhibited across Australia and internationally, Febe's art lives in homes and public spaces around the world. More than expression, art is Febe's daily maintenance. She hopes her journey encourages others to explore creativity as a path to self-compassion, balance, and belonging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bird rests soft on her open hand, not caught, not caged, but gently planned. It comes with wings once torn by flight, now drawn to stillness, not to fright. Her fingers, calm, a quiet shore, where fear need knock no more. Eyes speak of ache, of healing slow, of letting something fragile grow. This is the place where silence sings, where pain uncoils and spirit clings. Not every landing means goodbye, some come to rest and learn to fly!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Febe Zylstra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567625203919,"sku":"2025039","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_039_6867c553-8905-4a08-961c-356cb4787d1e.jpg?v=1758192773"},{"product_id":"n-f-i","title":"N.F.I","description":"\u003cp\u003eJay is a Brisbane-based artist whose practice is deeply connected to her experience of living with bipolar I disorder. Painting is her sanctuary-a space where chaos becomes colour and emotion takes form. Through intuitive, layered works inspired by nature, patterns, and the ocean, Jay explores the highs, lows, and in-betweens of her mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Jay, art is a vital outlet - a way to release energy, process emotion, and return to peace. Her works speak to visibility, honesty, and connection. If her art offers someone a moment of calm, a sense of joy, or simply helps them feel less alone, then that connection is where the true power of art resides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Jay on \u003ca title=\"Follow Jay on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/manic.creations\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e and check out her \u003ca title=\"Check out Jay's website\" href=\"https:\/\/jaysmith.com.au\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'N.F.I' is an intuitive exploration of shape and line, born from my manic episode. Created with mixed media, it reflects a state of unfiltered expression - where thought gives way to instinct. I invite you to engage freely and form a personal connection with what emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567628021967,"sku":"2025041","price":750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_041_d4e09e18-61ad-41c3-b304-32c47c470bdc.jpg?v=1758192608"},{"product_id":"lifer","title":"Lifer","description":"\u003cp\u003eClinton is a humble and sensitive 65-year-old artist who grew up in Hobart and now lives a simple life on the Gold Coast. After working as a chef for 25 years, he was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 40, following major stresses in his work and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has since found peace and healing through his Christian faith, with much of his artwork inspired by his relationship with Jesus and the voice of God. Over the years, his artistic journey has shifted from impressionism to surrealism, before finding its most authentic expression in abstract expressionism- a unique style he describes as almost tribal, deeply personal, and true to himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Lifer' is an ode to my favourite musical band called mercy me (Christian rock). Their music inspires and motivates me, providing the spiritual fuel I need to paint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clinton Jacobs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567630872783,"sku":"2025043","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_043_2c31b27d-c15e-4949-be9a-60fe7dd030f8.jpg?v=1758192373"},{"product_id":"over-the-busway","title":"Over the Busway","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrisbane-based artist Michael Thacker believes the vastness of Hollywood’s illusion mirrors the naïveté of artistic individuality, with the deep silence of such culture compelling a kind of spirituality that inspires the instinctive painter. He reflects on how imaginative lives often emerge from the freedom that comes with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael also observes that some young people connect with naïve art immediately and directly, as they are not yet constrained by aesthetic conventions. In their openness, they share the same imaginative clarity and lucidity that characterises the essence of naïve art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Over the Busway' reflects on the brevity of life and the repetitiveness of daily routine. In this work, the transformer takes the form of a sniper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Thacker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567632249039,"sku":"2025044","price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_044_ab10b1a3-abb5-4164-9d7d-f2e33e7a765d.jpg?v=1758192304"},{"product_id":"life","title":"Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eDonna Hawkins is known for her imaginative and vibrant art. Working intuitively, with a love of detail, Donna embraces both representational and abstract genres through her artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2003, Donna was diagnosed with major depression, resulting from complex trauma. Donna’s forced retirement from a fulfilling managerial career was difficult but necessary. Her art became a healing tool that was truly lifesaving. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDonna has won multiple awards for her art, but that’s not what brings her joy. She loves helping others express themselves creatively, as she knows first-hand how transformational it can be. Donna facilitates workshops as a foundational member of the Womenspace Art Collective (Sandgate) and continually pursues her own journey of self-expression and discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Donna on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/donna_hawkins_artist\/\" title=\"Follow Donna on Instagram.\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carissa_george_art\/\" title=\"Follow Carissa on Instagram\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis symbolic work endeavours to convey the idea that by living a heart-centred life - one connected to nature and grounded in the innocence of a newborn - we can be happier and healthier than if we allow the mind to dictate our feelings through fear and anxiety (represented by the spider). I use heart tracings and contrasting landscapes to further illustrate this message. We enter the world free of conditioning and negative beliefs - how good would it be to remain that way?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donna Hawkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567634018511,"sku":"2025101","price":990.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_101_bec62ef3-cdaf-4459-9d98-ccfd80675591.jpg?v=1758184291"},{"product_id":"let-me-grow","title":"Let Me Grow","description":"\u003cp\u003eKanghyun is a self-taught mixed media artist based in Meanjin (Brisbane). Raised in South Korea, Kanghyun grew up in poverty, and his early interest in art was consumed by a competitive and relentless society. After years of crafting surfboards and immersing himself in surf culture in both Australia and Korea, Kanghyun rediscovered art as a means of personal healing from trauma. His work probes themes of resilience and identity, and evokes a paradoxical rhythm - radical and spontaneous, yet gentle and compassionate - while blending raw textures with vibrant compositions. Through his evolving practice, he invites viewers into his complex, beautifully unique internal world, and communicates through his work a nuanced perspective of survival instincts and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Kanghyun on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nicoscramble\/\" title=\"Follow Kanghyun on Instagram\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/little.blu.bird\/\" title=\"Follow Deborah on Instagram\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Let Me Grow' is an abstract exploration of self-reconstruction through the lens of past and present. Confronting the depths of traumatic memories, I navigate the intricate process of healing and personal growth. This work symbolises the necessity of facing one's history to understand and evolve. It represents granting oneself permission to grow, embracing the complexities of identity shaped by both pain and resilience. Through this piece, I invite viewers to reflect on their own journeys of transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanghyun Nicolas Park","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567635230927,"sku":"2025046","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_046_179d80fd-90d6-4035-9987-2b69ad0a8daf.jpg?v=1758192177"},{"product_id":"zero-degrees","title":"Zero Degrees","description":"\u003cp\u003eJacob Sarra is a proud Goreng Goreng artist, born and raised in Ipswich. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis love for art all started with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. As a young kid, Jacob watched the show religiously and it left him wanting to know who these turtles were named after. That lead him through a journey with Renaissance artists and he's been captivated by art ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacob's contemporary Indigenous artworks explore life's journey, family, diverse pathways, and connections with the land and sky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Jacob on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jacobsarra_art\/\" title=\"Follow Jacob on Instagram\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nicoscramble\/\" title=\"Follow Kanghyun on Instagram\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Jacob-Sarra-Art-100069828712048\/\" title=\"Follow Jacob on Facebook\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e and check out his \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jacobsarra.com\" title=\"Check out Jacob's website\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Zero Degrees' captures the stark beauty of a winter's morning as the first rays of the sun pierce the icy dawn. The artwork evokes the biting chill of the air, the crisp crunch of frost underfoot, and the serene silence that blankets the landscape. A masterful blend of light and shadow brings to life the subtle warmth of the sun's glow, heralding the promise of a new day amidst the freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacob Sarra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567636377807,"sku":"2025047","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_047_62127c99-be1c-4849-a643-3b58ae6ce10b.jpg?v=1758192089"},{"product_id":"serendipity-of-sisters","title":"Serendipity of Sisters","description":"\u003cp\u003eJacob Sarra is a proud Goreng Goreng artist, born and raised in Ipswich. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis love for art all started with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. As a young kid, Jacob watched the show religiously and it left him wanting to know who these turtles were named after. That lead him through a journey with Renaissance artists and he's been captivated by art ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacob's contemporary Indigenous artworks explore life's journey, family, diverse pathways, and connections with the land and sky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Jacob on \u003ca title=\"Follow Jacob on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jacobsarra_art\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Follow Kanghyun on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nicoscramble\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Follow Jacob on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Jacob-Sarra-Art-100069828712048\/\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e and check out his \u003ca title=\"Check out Jacob's website\" href=\"https:\/\/jacobsarra.com\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Serendipity of Sisters’ unveils the enchanting tapestry of sisterhood, where three distinct souls intertwine with serendipitous grace. Brushstrokes of shared laughter, whispered secrets, and unwavering support come together in this visual ode to the magical connection that only sisters share, creating a timeless narrative of love, understanding, and the beauty found in the serendipity of familial bonds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacob Sarra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567637721295,"sku":"2025048","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_048_293edc42-5199-4ebc-af2f-7466a14fde0a.jpg?v=1758192021"},{"product_id":"she-started-to-believe-in-herself","title":"She Started to Believe in Herself","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarissa is a mixed media artist whose work explores healing, self-discovery, and resilience. Her practice blends painting, collage, and text to express complex emotional works shaped by personal experience. Having supported a former partner and son through severe mental health struggles, Carissa's art has become a space for processing grief and honouring the unspoken. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough layered textures and symbology forms, she invites viewers to explore love, loss, and strength found in vulnerability. Her work is both a tribute and testament to those who have endured, those still finding their way, and those who walk beside survivors with love and understanding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Carissa on \u003ca title=\"Follow Carissa on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carissa_george_art\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Follow Carissa on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Carissa-George-Art\/100089284517115\/\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e and check out her\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.carissageorge.art\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe's stepping into the light, embracing her strength, and, for the first time, seeing herself as more than her past. This painting is about quiet confidence; a seed of belief taking root, growing stronger everyday.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carissa George","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567642931407,"sku":"2025051","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_051_fac617a4-241b-468c-893f-a975d45289d7.jpg?v=1758191804"},{"product_id":"i-heard-the-mountains-call-your-name","title":"I Heard The Mountains Call Your Name","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeisa O'Gorman is a self-taught artist who began painting after a visit to Tasmania, inspired both by the local art scene and the wilderness surrounding her. Using acrylics, she creates works that blend realism and abstraction, aiming to evoke memories of timeless landscapes; places both known and unknown. Through light and shade, Leisa’s paintings invite viewers to reflect on their own experiences of being in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeisa grew up as a childhood carer of her mother, who experienced frequent acute episodes of psychotic depression. Since her mother’s passing, she has grown to appreciate her mother's tremendous strength and resilience, and the complexity of what it means to live with mental health issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Leisa on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/leisaogorman.art\/\" title=\"Follow Carissa on Instagram\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e and check out her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leisaogorman.com\" title=\"Check out Leisa's website\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was created after time spent in the mountains in New Zealand. There are rare times in life where we arrive at a place and feel a deep stirring; a sense of being at home in the unknown. In a world of chaos and confusion, the mountains offer quiet; a place where we find our true self and our spirit returns to stillness. These are the places that never quite leave us, evoking memories that last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leisa O’Gorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567644209359,"sku":"2025052","price":1185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_052_74e408b4-095a-437f-bba4-4f38b5f78652.jpg?v=1758191726"},{"product_id":"solace","title":"Solace","description":"\u003cp\u003eClare has spent the past three decades developing her artistic skills and sharing her work in exhibitions, after attaining her Bachelor of Visual Arts and Honours degree in painting. Specialising in portraits and figurative art, her practice often reflects the highs and lows of human emotion. Having lived with anxiety her whole life, Clare is committed to a healing journey through both spiritual practice and artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside her own practice, Clare has managed and facilitated numerous community art classes and mural projects across Brisbane. She continues to work as an Arts Facilitator, supporting people with disabilities and mental health conditions through accessible, art-based programs. Clare’s goal is to enrich the community by helping others pursue their own creative ambitions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Clare on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/clare_stephens_art\/\" title=\"Follow Clare on Instagram\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carissa_george_art\/\" title=\"Follow Carissa on Instagram\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrayers for a time of rebirth, to transform a loved one’s journey, from a time of great suffering to eternal peace. As we walk the road between love and despair, we may feel powerless in this space, as all we can do is hope for a blissful transition to a magical place. It is here, in this moment, when we can give the ultimate gift, our blessing to let go, so that we may feel the exquisite beauty and comfort in the feeling of pure, selfless love.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clare Stephens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567645946063,"sku":"2025053","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_053_9012319c-76a7-48e8-a13d-08d8f8846edc.jpg?v=1758191654"},{"product_id":"where-i-have-been-where-to-now","title":"Where I have Been, Where to Now?","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndrew is an autodidactic artist from Redcliffe who creates work with bold colour choices and a hidden complexity of simplicity. With a keen eye for design and composition, Andrew’s work is deceptively illustrative. He aims to evoke a conversation with the viewer, inviting them to offer their interpretation and share their story. He finds creating artwork gives him a voice when the right words escape him. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew has experienced difficult times with depression, insomnia, and anxiety, but through treatment, therapy, and the unconditional love and support from his family, he finds each day is a little brighter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Andrew on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ajwalters75\/\" title=\"Follow Andrew on Instagram\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"%20RFQ%202025%20Product%20Import%20-%20Adding%20HTML%20Descriptions%20RFQ%202025%20Product%20Import%20-%20Adding%20HTML%20Descriptions%20100%%2011%20L55%20%20https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ajwalters75\/%20%20%20%20%20%20%09%20https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ajwalters75\/%20Turn%20on%20screen%20reader%20support%20%20%20To%20enable%20screen%20reader%20support,%20press%20%E2%8C%98+Option+Z%20To%20learn%20about%20keyboard%20shortcuts,%20press%20%E2%8C%98slash\" title=\"Follow Andrew on Instagram\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI created this painting as I explored the concept of a portrait. A portrait is successful if you capture the likeness of the person, but can you capture the essence of a person in a portrait without a head? I wished to encourage the interpretation and story of the person, of the life lived, the present, and the life ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrew Walters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567649910991,"sku":"2025056","price":750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_056.jpg?v=1758003421"},{"product_id":"smoke-and-mirrors-reflection","title":"Smoke and Mirrors (Reflection)","description":"\u003cp\u003eJustine is a British-born fine artist and photographer, now based in sunny Brisbane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a nurse, Justine has witnessed countless mental health journeys. She also has her own personal story. Justine loves helping others find healing through art and nature, and acknowledges the stirring power of purposeful colours, intelligent designs, and intricate details in re-kindling hope from darkness and indifference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer vibrant, deeply observant works celebrate borrowed moments of beauty, emotion, wonder, charm, vulnerability, connection, chaos, and calm – all expressed and pondered through her uniquely kaleidoscopic palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough her work, Justine hopes to inspire renewed curiosity, conservation, care, and appreciation for the phenomenal designs surrounding us in nature -  and the open-mouthed awe they can instil in the quiet, grateful observer who cares to look. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy artwork examines the shiny suits of armour we so carefully weave together each day for camouflage, protection, distraction, appeal, and acceptance. Are these shiny shells a reflection of us, or of those looking our way? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho would we set free if we only dared cut through the self-imposed smoke and mirrors – tearing off the foil candy-wrappers of conformity and isolation and unearthing raw strength, authenticity, resilience, complexity and colour?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Justine Prince","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567651680463,"sku":"2025058","price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_058_a071c577-a6c6-4d17-ad36-5674fdb0bd2d.jpg?v=1758187656"},{"product_id":"strawberry-tea","title":"Strawberry Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelen Evans is a contemporary artist based just outside Brisbane, working primarily with acrylic on wood. Her vibrant, textured paintings celebrate both the natural world and the emotional resonance of everyday life. For Helen, artmaking has long been a safe space - a source of grounding, focus, and purpose during times of mental health difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from life is central to her practice, offering calm, clarity, and connection. Recently, a house move inspired Helen to reflect on the meaning of personal objects. Her current work explores how possessions can hold memory, identity, and emotion, telling quiet yet powerful stories of people, places, and moments that shape who we are.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Helen on \u003ca title=\"Follow Helen on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/helenjevansart\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Follow Helen on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/helenjevansart\/\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e and check out her \u003ca title=\"Check out Helen's website\" href=\"https:\/\/helenjevansart.com\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObjects hold narratives of lives lived in other places and times. They are a physical representation of experience, speaking of familial ties and the story of who we were, who we are, and where we have been. The objects in this piece tell stories of living in Bermuda and my husband's job as an architect, a birthday gift for my daughter, and many mosaic projects with kids including beautiful donated Mexican tiles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helen Evans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567653351631,"sku":"2025059","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_059_e78ccd3d-7ea0-4de7-896c-f41af12b89b6.jpg?v=1758187529"},{"product_id":"queensland-catkins-and-makrut-limes","title":"Queensland Catkins and Makrut Limes","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelen Evans is a contemporary artist based just outside Brisbane, working primarily with acrylic on wood. Her vibrant, textured paintings celebrate both the natural world and the emotional resonance of everyday life. For Helen, artmaking has long been a safe space - a source of grounding, focus, and purpose during times of mental health difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from life is central to her practice, offering calm, clarity, and connection. Recently, a house move inspired Helen to reflect on the meaning of personal objects. Her current work explores how possessions can hold memory, identity, and emotion, telling quiet yet powerful stories of people, places, and moments that shape who we are.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Helen on \u003ca title=\"Follow Helen on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/helenjevansart\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Follow Helen on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/helenjevansart\/\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e and check out her \u003ca title=\"Check out Helen's website\" href=\"https:\/\/helenjevansart.com\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObjects preserve a wealth of significant emotion and connection, serving as physical embodiments of identity. The Weatheriggs jug is a precious family heirloom filled with blossoms from eucalypts on our block. They reminded me of catkins, a signal of spring in the UK, and would be displayed in this jug each year. 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From a young age, Kareem carried a vision and creativity within his soul, aspiring to express the deeper meaning of life through art, and to share that expression with the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhang-od Oggay, better known as Apo Whang-od, is regarded as the oldest mambabatok - a traditional Kalinga tattoo artist - in the Philippines. At 107 years old, she embodies the beauty, strength and power of women, and is celebrated as a living legend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kareem C. 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For Julie, art is not only a creative outlet but also a way to connect with people - allowing her to express her imaginative vision and form a profound link with the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis still life painting captures the gentle arrival of spring through a delicate arrangement of Australian native flowers in soft pink tones. Set against a clean white background, the composition invites a sense of calm and renewal. The light, airy palette reflects the quiet beauty of nature reawakening, celebrating the early blooms that mark the season's change. Each petal and stem are rendered with care, evoking a moment of stillness and appreciation for the simplicity of new beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julie Raju","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567657185487,"sku":"2025062","price":850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_062_7d6a9ad5-a883-4b87-89f5-cb90b9ce5230.jpg?v=1758187267"},{"product_id":"your-journey","title":"Your Journey","description":"\u003cp\u003eChloe’s journey as an artist is closely connected to her path of self-love and personal discovery. Through vibrant colours and expressive landscapes, she finds refuge in nature - a sanctuary where anxiety can be transformed into something tangible and beautiful. For Chloe, art has been a guiding force, turning moments of uncertainty into opportunities for clarity and serenity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA winding road makes its way through a radiant landscape, alive with bold, expressive colour. This journey symbolises life's unpredictability - the detours, choices, and moments of reflection. The artwork reminds us to embrace discovery, have the courage to face uncertainty, and practice gratitude. A journey is not just a destination but an experience, a transformation. You are not who you were when you began. This landscape invites you to step forward, embrace change, and celebrate the infinite possibilities ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chloe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567659086031,"sku":"2025063","price":380.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_063_3394644c-4aea-4dfa-bcca-a9a455dcac37.jpg?v=1758187186"},{"product_id":"ivory-curl-on-checkers","title":"Ivory Curl on Checkers","description":"\u003cp\u003eVanessa is a Brisbane-based artist inspired by still life arrangements and the incidental beauty of the domestic space. Working primarily in acrylics, her paintings often feature decorative vessels, botanicals, and scenes from everyday life. A passionate collector of ceramics, fabrics, art books, and artworks, Vanessa enjoys arranging her belongings into moody tableaux, experimenting with colour, pattern, and unexpected juxtapositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving with lifelong anxiety, Vanessa continues to develop her painting practice as a way of expressing her inspirations, experiences, memories, and surroundings; transforming them into works that reflect both beauty and personal truth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Vanessa on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/artfolk.creative\/\" title=\"Follow Vanessa on Instagram\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/artfolk.creative\/\" title=\"Follow Vanessa on Facebook\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e and check out her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artfolk.com.au\" title=\"Check out Vanessa's website.\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy local parks and gardens are filled with Ivory Curl plants, which I enjoy just as much as the birds in the neighbourhood. 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In Australia, Lainie deepened her interest in art, studying Fine Arts and Ceramics in Wollongong. Now living in Brisbane\/Meanjin, she continues to experiment with new techniques and materials. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt has helped Lainie navigate her own struggles with depression and the profound grief of losing her beloved son, Andrew. Each piece is a quiet act of healing, remembrance, and hope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Sculpted in Thought' is inspired by the quiet presence of sculptural figures near Brisbane’s GPO - forms that seem paused in time, caught in silent reflection. This abstract interpretation captures a moment of inward stillness, rendered in layered greens to evoke growth, thought, and quiet strength. The figure is not defined by features, but by feeling - a visual meditation on the sculptural beauty of contemplation and the way public art can anchor private thoughts in the heart of a city.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lainie Jubb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567660069071,"sku":"2025068","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_068_7cb5d578-171c-416f-907e-6fc12ab5b917.jpg?v=1758186766"},{"product_id":"just-dont-let-it-get-to-you","title":"That has nothing to do with me","description":"\u003cp\u003eThrough studying a Bachelor of Creative Industries with Honours in Fine Painting, Emma laid the foundation for a lifetime of creating. After teaching and leading the art experience program at Sydney Children’s Hospital for many years, Emma immersed herself in health programs and exhibitions across both Sydney and Brisbane\/Meanjin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer work explores the use of colour as therapy and catharsis, touching on relatable themes and delightful visuals. Emma's work is an exploration of the mind when people offer their unsolicited and ill-informed advice. The titles of the pieces are meant to satirise, while also evoking thought and introspection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmma's work aims to provide a voice for those who are too often ignored, dismissed, and disbelieved.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Emma on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/emma.darrouzet.art\/\" title=\"Follow Emma on Instagram\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e and check out her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emmadarrouzet.art\" title=\"Check out Emma's website\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind closed doors, struggles bloom unseen. This work carries the weight of invisible battles, where even love cannot always reach. The title borrows from hollow reassurances, twisting them into irony. Here, silence and satire merge, creating space for the unspoken ache of those unheard and misunderstood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emma Darrouzet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567660101839,"sku":"2025069","price":780.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_069_569f579c-39e1-4503-ac3a-5015cad5b132.jpg?v=1758186698"},{"product_id":"believe","title":"Believe","description":"\u003cp\u003eRavyn Rayne is a 40-year-old artist and mother of two living on the Gold Coast. She has suffered most of her adult life from trauma and consequent self-esteem issues, resulting in drug addiction. Ravyn Rayne has now been proudly sober for over ten years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough art, Ravyn Rayne has found freedom and confidence. She counts herself extremely lucky to have been pointed in the direction of art therapy by the Benevolent Society, at a time when she needed it most. This single act changed the way in which she viewed both the world and herself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, a decade later, this single mum proudly uses the artist name Ravyn Rayne, the middle names of her two daughters as a way to show her children the power of love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Believe' is a four-year study into my childhood. She has evolved from an abstract full of colour, to a white, washed-out cloud, then to a blue self-portrait, to what you see today. 'Believe' is a self-portrait, showing how I am made up of many layers, many ideas, all mixed together to create my perfect balance. Patched up, marked and put back together so many times; believing this time I can keep myself together. My power.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravyn Rayne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567660265679,"sku":"2025072","price":850.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3073\/3007\/files\/RFAE_2025_072_a81e1a16-46c8-4fec-ad96-01013fe20d2e.jpg?v=1758186476"},{"product_id":"scent-of-spring","title":"Scent of Spring","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael is a Gold Coast-based artist with a love for painting local scenes capturing light and poetic dream-like images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA qualified graphic designer, illustrator and member of the Royal Queensland Arts Society, Michael has won several art competitions in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael continues to develop his style and hone his skills by painting iconic Gold Coast scenes, evoking a feeling of serenity and beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Michael on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/michaelbakerart\/%20\" title=\"Follow Michael on Instagram\"\u003eInstagram.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork presents a woman stopping to smell the flowers; a metaphor that encourages people to take time out from their busy lives to appreciate the simple joys and beauty around them. 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