Befriending You

Lilia Daniela (Littlebirdart) is a Brisbane-based ephemeral artist who creates intricate artworks solely from natural elements, including leaves, flowers, bark, and berries, many of which come from her garden. Each of Lilia's pieces is carefully assembled, without glue or adhesives, then photographed and returned to the earth. Deeply inspired by the impermanence of nature, Lilia embraces the beauty of creating without preserving, finding meaning in the process itself. Her work invites viewers to slow down, connect with nature, and appreciate the fleeting beauty that surrounds us every day.

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'Befriending You' reflects my own experience navigating mental health challenges, represented through the metaphor of the black dog. Rather than resisting or fearing these darker parts of myself, this artwork speaks to meeting them with the same patience, kindness, and compassion I would offer a friend. It explores the shift from struggle to acceptance, acknowledging that healing is not always about overcoming, but about learning to sit alongside what is difficult with acceptance.