Anna R. (12 – 18 yr) – Lonely, but NOT ALONE!
Medium: Floral Arrangement
Dried and dyed Lilac Hydrangea, dried red roses, purple statice, white Baby Breath, gum leaves.
“My arrangement reflects loneliness, numbness and melancholy. Purple and blue express a quiet sadness, the feeling of not being noticed or wanted.”
Curator’s Notes:
Anna chose the Cool Blue & Purple palette. The colours carry a quiet dignity, but also the weight of sadness that many of us have felt.
What colour do you associate with feeling unseen and why?
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Sophia Z. (12 -18 yr) Serene Simplicity
Media: Dried dyed lilac Hydrangea, purple, pink, lilac Statice, dyed blue Baby’s Breath, yellow Billy Button, yellow Wattle, spray Gold and green Bottlebrush and Dollar Gum leaves.
“The workshop gave me a great experience of making a bouquet and I learned a lot throughout the process. Overall, I enjoyed it!”
Curator’s Notes: the artist describes her experience simply: she enjoyed it. In many cultures, openly sharing emotions is not encouraged, so words can sometimes feel limited. Her bouquet, however, speaks in colour and form.
What feelings does this bouquet bring up for you?
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Ella S. (18 – 25 yr) – Pretty Pink
Media: Dried and dyed Pink Hydrangea, dried Pink Paper Daisies, Hot Pink Dyed Tea Tree, White Baby Breath, Gold Gum leaves and dried Bottle Brush leaves.
“I felt happy, creative, and inspired! I loved trying something new and experimenting with colours. It was hard to choose – there were so many!”
Curator’s Notes: Ella’s bouquet shines in a Pretty Pink palette. Hydrangea and baby’s breath add softness, eucalyptus lends elegance, and pops of hot pink bring energy and joy.
What colours make you feel happy or inspired?
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Sarah L. (26 – 35 yr) Golden Wave
Media: Dried Wattle, dried and dyed Yellow Baby’s Breath, dried Pink Protea, Orange Paper Daisy, Yellow Billy Button, spray Gold Leucadendron, Dollar gum and green gum leaves.
“I can’t always follow the rules. My bouquet is asymmetrical and instinctive. If you look closely, there’s a wave-like shape — kind of like Hokusai’s wave.”
Curator’s notes: Sarah’s arrangement breaks tradition with bold asymmetry. Her warm yellow-orange palette radiates welcome, celebrating uniqueness and individuality.
What makes you uniquely ‘you’ and why?
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Azaria (55 yr +): Rainbow Resilience
Medium: dried flowers consisted of rainbow colours and Gum leaves and dried Bottle Brush leaves.
“I haven’t worked for some time. This was very therapeutic.”
Curator’s Notes: Azari created a powerful rainbow arrangement, layering colours, textures, and greenery with skill. Her bouquet reflects both heaviness and hope — showing how creativity can lighten the heart.
What helps you heal when life feels heavy and why?
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Bibi C. (55 + yr) – Whisper of the Secret Garden
Medium: sprayed silver Magnolias, sprayed golden Gum Nuts, dried Lotus Pods, and Banksia stems.
These stems come together in a playful mix of cultures and landscapes — English tradition, Asian heritage, and Australian nature. White statice and silver-green eucalyptus unify the palette of silver, gold, white, and earthy brown, creating a magical, timeless entrance. Step in, pause, and let the garden whisper its stories…
What emotions come to your mind when you enter Alice’s Secret Garden and why?
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