Talking Points

A representation of what I go through when I have a major epileptic seizure. During my seizures, I am both terrified and unable to communicate what my brain is telling me in what I see and sense; i.e. that my entire universe is blowing up with explosions of light and colour. This is caused by a misfire or surge in the normal activity of the neuron cells in my brain. In the aftermath I will be crying, confused, exhausted, headachy and just want to hide from the world.

Hand-dyed and painted fabrics (Mallee Textiles), Metallic Threads, Bamboo batting

Machine pieced and quilted with Applique

A representation of losing my mother after a long illness, our complicated relationship and the process of my grief

When the Psyche fractures, it can be hard to repair and put oneself back together after trauma, I designed this piece to show what it feels like when you suffer from PTSD the pieces don't quite fit and some can be missing.

Hand-dyed fabrics, Metallic Threads, Bamboo batting, machine-stitched applique and couching

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Based on Kintsugi, the Japanese art of putting broken pieces back together with gold, I wanted to show that it is possible to patch and embrace the flaws and imperfections caused by traumas both physical and emotional. Kintsugi shows that even damaged things can have a new life.

Applique, Painting, Machine quilted.

12 x 12 inches

Currently on display as part of the Bernina Patch Challenge, travelling around NZ

Is a piece created around the trauma that is faced by many children through various forms of abuse in their formative years

Materials Used hand dyed and painted cotton fabrics, Cotton batting

Techniques Used Machine pieced and quilted, hand painted with Inktense Pencils and fused applique,

Currently on tour with Australia Wide Nine until 2026