A Garden of Stories — Growing Together
What a joy this project has been!
As part of this year's Victorian Seniors Festival, 28 local residents joined me to create little pieces of our very own community garden.
Each person chose a flower, bird or garden treasure that caught their eye, and as we sat around the table with our cuppas and morning tea, the stories began to unfold. I loved listening to the memories, the reasons behind their choices and the little snippets of life that came with each creation.
There was so much personality in every piece, and I found myself getting more and more excited as the flowers, butterflies and little garden creatures came to life.
Back in the studio, I brought all those individual pieces together to create this big, bright and beautiful garden. Every little piece has its place, and every one has a story behind it.
For me, this project was about so much more than making an artwork. It was about spending time together, sharing stories, enjoying a little creativity and celebrating the wonderful people who make up our community.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined me and helped our garden grow. It was such a pleasure to be part of it.
Another big thankyou to Towong Shire & The Seniors Festival for sponsoring this beautitiful piece.💚
Connect • Create • Celebrate
