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Overview

  • artist, designer, activist
  • by me and everyone around me
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

create and grow

ABOUT ME

My parents and I were born on Eora Country (Sydney, Australia) and are of English, Irish and German heritage. I lived on Jiegara Country (Iluka, NSW) as a child and currently lives and works in Turrabal and Yagerra Country (Brisbane, Australia).

PHILOSOPHY

I believe that people have the right to live with respect and dignity in the world. I like to live in a way that is kind to me, the people around me and the earth.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've just started. I have a great home and community to share with travellers when they come to brisbane.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've stayed with many people all over the world and enjoy contribute to the running of a home.

Interests

I am passionate about my art and work practice. I provides a range of digital art services such as graphic design, web design, animation, film and photographic documentation. I consult, collaborate and provide training or mentoring skill sharing of digital art with staff or organisations service users. My art practice is based around documenting my queer commmunity using craft, zine making, photography and film.

  • arts
  • design
  • graphic design
  • photography
  • cooking
  • recipes
  • running
  • animation

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a sucker for romantic comedies... they are a drug to me! i love to dance to 80's and disco music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

every day

Teach, Learn, Share

i could share creative ideas, computer skills, graphic design, web design, animation, film and photographic. I now love cooking cause i love eating so i have a few recipes to share.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United Kingdom

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