HELLO, I’m Gemma AND WELCOME TO my heart

I’m a poet and a ceramic and abstract artist living on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia with my little family and my cattle dog Sunny.
I grew up treasure hunting out in the Australian forest with my dad. These rich childhood experiences nurtured my imagination and creativity. I have always believed in and chased magic and I have always had an inner drive to be creative and to leave something behind.
Everything I create is from my heart. It must have meaning and soul for me to put it out into the world. My fairies are full of magic, joy and love and that’s what they will bring into your life. I write poetry about vulnerability and how to find yourself and your light again and I paint to connect with something more than what I can see. My goal and my hope is that what I create will show you just how magical you are and how important your heart is.
Poetry
My poetry has travelled wide and far. I have 3 published poetry books. I write to find who I am and to connect with my heart. Poetry gives my life meaning and is the foundation for all that I create.
I believe to create art and even to collect it is born out of a desire to be seen. To feel deeply, to find meaning, to get in touch with one’s heart and to feel a true sense of purpose. I think we should fill our lives with what makes our heart feel the most joy because when we do, we are connected, we are alive and we are loved.
Fairies
I make fairies because they remind me of the softness and the fragility I have and how beautiful that can be. My whole life I have hid it and tried to be invisible. I now know how important it is to share this with the world.
Artist
Art for me is a lesson in letting go and trusting in my intuition. My art is intense, emotive and complicated. Just like I am.