N.F.I

N.F.IJay is a Brisbane based artist whose practice is deeply connected to her experience of living with bipolar I disorder. Painting is her sanctuary a space where chaos becomes colour and emotion takes form. Through intuitive, layered works inspired by nature, patterns, and the ocean, Jay explores the highs, lows, and in betweens of her mind. For Jay, art is a vital outlet a way to release energy, process emotion, and return to peace. Her works speak to

often depicting her favourite birds

leaving him powerless to resist her insidious embrace

while the composition suggests a quiet journey into the subconscious

framed by the dune grasses

though she currently favours water-mixable oils and watercolours

Each stroke aims to convey the deep alignment I feel as the ocean water washes over my feet

She is driven by her love for art

and messages drawn from her experiences as a queer white woman navigating the contemporary Australian political space

As the founder of Australian Nature Photography

better known as Apo Whang-od

(I did not buy the bleach)

In addition to selling both his pieces