Delightful Lilies

Colleen Stevenson is a Brisbane-based photographer whose practice began as a pathway to healing after the loss of her son, David. Drawn to quiet, often overlooked spaces in the city - such as Raven Street Reserve - she captures moments where refracted light transforms landscapes into abstract narratives, inviting viewers to reflect and find beauty in the everyday.

A committed member of the Lotus Art Group and Brisbane Outsider Artists at Access Arts, Colleen is also a passionate advocate for Forgotten Australians. Her work includes a published photographic memoir with the Alliance of Forgotten Australians, a solo exhibition, and numerous group shows, including regular contributions to Access Arts’ annual exhibitions. Through her evocative imagery, she amplifies overlooked stories, embodying resilience, beauty, and the transformative power of art.

Step into 'Delightful Lilies' and take a moment to notice each bloom - distinct, delicate, and full of quiet strength. Through my lens, these four lilies invite you to reflect on the resilience and beauty often missed in the everyday. Each form becomes a soft metaphor for personal transformation and overlooked stories. This image, like much of my work, offers a window into memory, healing, and the gentle power of nature to restore and renew.