Submerged Vibrancy

Submerged VibrancyColleen Stevenson is a Brisbane based photographer whose practice began as a pathway to healing after the loss of her son, David. Drawn to quiet, often overlooked spaces in the city such as Raven Street Reserve she captures moments where refracted light transforms landscapes into abstract narratives, inviting viewers to reflect and find beauty in the everyday. A committed member of the Lotus Art Group and Brisbane Outsider Artists at Access Arts,

Who would we set free if we only dared cut through the self-imposed smoke and mirrors – tearing off the foil candy-wrappers of conformity and isolation and unearthing raw strength

eucalyptus gum blossoms dance and sway with their mother leaves like ballerinas in stamen-loaded tutus

and full of quiet strength

'Sculpted in Thought' is inspired by the quiet presence of sculptural figures near Brisbane’s GPO - forms that seem paused in time

experimental approach to mark-making

This journey allowed Johnny to express his feelings through art once more and develop a distinctive new style

Her practice explores the interplay between internal and external environments

Largely self-taught

Kerry works from her home studio in Petrie

The cactus plays tennis with a basketball

I created this artwork to explore both movement and the contrast between light and dark materials

Kat's artistic journey is marked by her fearless exploration of various mediums