Cut out of the Bunch

Cut out of the BunchGrace has turned to art as an emotional outlet from a very young age. Living with mental illness since her teenage years, she has found creativity to be both a source of reflection and a place of comfort. Over the years, Grace has explored a wide variety of mediums to express her inner self, though acrylic remains one of her favourites. She hopes her journey encourages others facing their own mental health battles to find an outlet for expression and

This has been an almost involuntary decision to bring balance once again to life

whispered secrets

so that children can explore the world and express themselves through creative mediums

I try hard to let all the things that held me back fall away

and full of quiet strength

in this moment

when we can give the ultimate gift

she often scavenged pens to teach herself how to draw

Little explosions of colour catch the eye

seeking balance between his inner landscape and the city around him

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Kat is a Queensland-based artist who has been honing her artistic skills since she was a young child