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Light Up The Dark

The main inspiration for my artwork is the recent violence against women in Australia and the resilience of Australian women facing adversity. Mothers, sisters, aunts, doctors, bartenders, fitness instructors, and more have fought tirelessly to highlight this issue in a society inclined towards victim-blaming and fear-based ignorance. Now, more than ever, it's crucial to raise awareness through artistic expression, honouring the courage of domestic abuse survivors, sexual assault victims, and female advocates. While political, this painting aims to express light in the darkness. Amidst a media landscape flooded with statistics, the resilience and determination of women stand out. I hope audiences gain a deeper awareness of this issue, recognizing not only the constant risk women face from male violence but also their incredible strength. For too long, media has misrepresented female victims, subtly blaming them and making them the focus of the story. The focus should always be on condemning the men who commit these acts and the toxic culture that enables them.

Resilient Fractures: Reclaiming Femininity

"Resilient Fractures: Reclaiming Femininity" is a narrative of transformation, healing, and resilience. This painting reflects the profound impact of surgery and medical scrutiny on my body image and self-worth. After surgery to remove cancerous cells from my cervix, and dealing with severe endometriosis and other issues, I struggled with deep body dysmorphia and questioned my worth as a woman. The painting captures my grief and turmoil, with deliberate misalignment of body forms to evoke comparison with expected femininity. The hollow genitals symbolize my grief and society's equation of having a vulva with femininity. The colour contrast highlights how clinical and separate my body felt from my essence. The central piece, now above my bed, serves as a reminder of the beauty and strength that can emerge from pain. Through my art, I convey that worth isn't defined by physical bodies or perceived imperfections, but by resilience. I want viewers to reflect on their own experiences with body image and self-worth, fostering understanding and inspiring healing. Ultimately, this artwork celebrates resilience and the transformative power of art in adversity.

Feeling Blues

My artwork narrates my experience as an international student navigating a new life in Australia, using symbolic elements to portray a blend of serenity and challenges. The central serene figure, with a tranquil and introspective expression, conceals the silent battles affecting my mental health. These battles encompass adapting to a new place, juggling part-time work and studies, and dealing with homesickness and occasional loneliness, symbolised by the single tear trailing down the cheek. The ethereal blue wings emerging from the figure's head symbolise the growth and freedom I have experienced, representing my ability to rise above adversity and embrace independence in a foreign land. The delicate blue butterflies around the figure represent fragile emotions and emphasise the transformational journey of progress and personal evolution I’ve undergone during the past six months. The clock symbolises the passage of time as I transition from one phase of life to another. The blooming flower amidst these elements represents resilience; the ability to thrive despite adversities. I chose a blue colour palette to reflect the dual aspects of mental health, where tranquillity and struggle coexist. 

Stray Birds

My message is simple:
Being lost in the moments.
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