Gumnuts

Sophie is an artist inspired by the quiet strength of the natural world. Her work draws on the resilience of the Australian bushland - where, even after fire or hardship, new life emerges.

Through forest therapy and time spent among trees, Sophie discovered healing and connection within nature’s gentle rhythms. Using gumnuts as a symbol of growth, renewal, and transformation, Sophie's art reflects the process of turning life’s challenges into something beautiful. Like the bush itself, her work speaks to recovery, hope, and the creative spirit of beginning again.

I created this artwork to honour my connection to nature and its role in my mental health recovery. Spending time in the bush and practicing forest therapy helped me find calm, strength, and a sense of belonging. The gumnut represents resilience, growth, and renewal - a reminder that beauty can emerge from difficult times. By repurposing natural materials, this piece reflects the journey of healing - transforming life’s challenges into something new, meaningful, and hopeful.