On show What the Birds Told Me
Zig Zag Gallery Kalamunda
14 February – 8 March
An intimate, multi-sensory exhibition that centres the wisdom and presence of local birds as messengers, teachers, and companions in times of change.
Claire B Bushby with invited artists Donna Franklin, Jody Quakenbush, W. Sze Tsang, and members of the SICK AF Collective Amanda Alderson, Nadeen Brown and Annamaria Weldon.
First blush – Mapping Morning rehab
My work grows from learning to listen differently. After my injury, birdsong and light became overwhelming. But over time I began to hear and see them as information, as the gentle signals that help me navigate my body and the day.
Living with complex sensory and neurological conditions, I rely on deep listening as a form of survival and care. The rhythms of the birds on the property mark changes in light, energy, and capacity. They guide me when to rest, shield, adjust, or move.
Walking in the biodiverse foothills landscape, I map the seasons, bird flight, my health and my footfall. Tiny moments of joy are found in the colourful feathers I find on my walks. These spot of vibrant colour inform my jewellery and creative process, rooted in care, observation and beauty.