Artworks are first available for purchase by sponsors and dignitaries before being available in person at the Exhibition in Brisbane. Unsold artworks can also be purchased online following the event.
"I created 'I See You' to give the viewer a glimpse into a moment in time, when I'm connected to my intuition. Living with mental health challenges, your ability to make decisions is greatly compromised. I’ve lived with a fractured sense of self for the last forty years, which I am working on reconnecting."
Brisbane artist Naomi Becker spent 17 years as an educator before being diagnosed with functional neurological disorder. Her mental health deteriorated. Faced with a new diagnosis and an uncertain future, Naomi is finding strength in reconnecting with her artistic roots - which lay dormant for many years. Naomi works mostly with textile.
Reflecting on her lived experience with mental health, Naomi finds comfort in writing; capturing the emotions of guilt, despair and the discombobulation one encounters with mental fragility.
At the heart of Naomi’s creative process is confronting her warped sense of self, rooted in distrust and overthinking, negating the intuitive process. Laid bare, exposed and vulnerable, Naomi is learning to listen.