Although we may appear strong and unwavering on the outside, everyone has unseen vulnerabilities hidden within. Yet, when we come together and we start to let our guard down, empathy quietly emerges. This is the joy of tuning in; we allow genuine care to move between us. In that safe space, we realise how much we have in common. Because beneath all those cautiously folded layers, there’s a gentleness we share—a quiet strength found not in solitude but in connection.
This work has received second place in the Moreton Bay Art Prize 2026
Images by Printroom Editions