REPOSE WATER

REPOSE WATERDean is an abstract artist based in Brisbane, who uses art as an expression of his life experience. Working mainly in acrylic, he explores his themes in bright, vibrant colour. While struggling with depression, Deans art became a tool for recovery, providing a way to express the inner turmoil when other forms of expression were unable to convey his mental state. Over the last few years, more positive messages have entered Deans work as he has adjusted

and evoke feelings amongst viewers

Her dedication to art is matched only by her desire to help others

but was struggling to paint

The addition of glass beads adds an extra textured dimension

Alexandra Ellen draws on art therapy and storytelling as part of her recovery

They are bright and joyful

Her work includes a published photographic memoir with the Alliance of Forgotten Australians

I’ve always loved the ocean and the Australian coastline

embracing any opportunity to be involved in the arts

the landscape has remained central to her practice

I imagine how the tree would look in a parallel world where everything is the same except how we see colour

and true colours