Courageous Heart

cou·ra·geous /kəˈrājəs/

adjective

Not deterred by danger or pain; brave.​

COURAGEOUS HEART is a series of paintings that explore the depth, power and connection of two best friends as they navigate the joys and struggles of life. It is intended to shed light on the relational complexity of chronic mental health challenges, and is positioned from the perspective of a carer, solid supporter and compassionate witness.

Courageous Heart gives voice to human experiences, rather than labels or diagnoses. It is about our ability as human beings to relate to feelings of love, fear, anger, sadness, surprise and joy. It is about our capacity to feel both the darkness and the light. It is about our need for understanding, compassion and empathy.

Courageous Heart explores the notion of “always”, or “all ways”, and what it means to show up with a Courageous Heart to be seen. To be heard. To be loved.

This series is dedicated to all the Courageous Hearts out there, and honours each and every person who shows up to life in a way that is authentic, courageous, honest and vulnerable.

4.Some Shadows Don't Seem Lonely. Acrylic on canvas, 11"x14", 2018.

5.Vulnerable Witness (Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Loved.) Acrylic on canvas, 20"x24", 2018.

6.#allways. Acrylic on canvas, 24"x30" (gallery), 2018. (sold)

1.Somewhere Only We Know. Acrylic on canvas, 24"x30" (gallery), 2018.

2.We Cry Tears of Laughter and Pain. Acrylic on canvas, 24"x30" (gallery), 2018.

3.There is Fiction in the Space Between. Acrylic on canvas, 20"x26", 2018.

7.Shatter Me. Acrylic on canvas, 11"x14" (gallery), 2018.

8.Sea of Love. Acrylic on canvas, 30"x40" (gallery), 2018.

9.Rooting for You. Acrylic on canvas, 16"x20", 2018.

10.I Watch You Across the Circle. Acrylic on canvas, 18"x36", 2018.

11.In the Moment We're Lost and Found. Acrylic on canvas, 24"x30" (gallery), 2018.

12.I'll Shine My Light in the Dark. Acrylic on canvas, 24"x30" (gallery), 2018.

13.Nothing's Ever Really as it Seems. Acrylic on canvas, 18"x24", 2018.

14.Dream of Life. Acrylic on canvas, 11"x14", 2018.

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