Saturday, 17 January 2026

“Make piece with your broken pieces” - Curated Collective Designer Lisa Oxley


This powerful affirmation ties the page together emotionally. It feels reflective, gentle and empowering, encouraging the viewer to embrace imperfection and past experiences as part of their personal growth journey.


 Lush, layered, and whimsical — drawing from vintage, botanical, and steampunk aesthetics. The dominant green palette, contrasted with pale purples, yellows, and neutrals, offers a sense of both growth and nostalgia.

   •   Focal Point: The striking, curly-haired woman with green goggles, framed by a windowpane, immediately captures attention. She feels like a time-traveler or daydreamer — curious, observant, and stylishly out of time.

   •   Botanical Elements: Multiple leafy fern prints and natural tones are stenciled in vibrant green shades across the background, adding depth and an organic rhythm to the composition.

   •   Vintage Ephemera: Scattered vintage pieces — an old suitcase filled with macarons, antique lantern, travel ticket, window frame, and retro camera — create a nostalgic storytelling vibe, suggesting travel, memory, and discovery.

The slightly surreal portrait and the layered storytelling elements evoke themes of:

   •   Healing from the past

   •   Embracing one’s full self — even the “broken” parts

   •   Freedom to imagine, travel, and transform

   •   Mixed Media Play: Acrylics or inks in lime and citron tones serve as a base wash. Black and white pen work, splatters, and script overlays add detail and edge.

   •   Collage Layers: Die cuts, fussy-cut pieces, and possibly digital ephemera stack into a rich, tactile arrangement.

   •   Balance of Contrast: The intense green pops against the cooler purples and neutrals, creating a vibrant, eye-catching effect.

   •   Window: A symbol of perspective or inner reflection.

   •   Camera & Ticket: Journey, capturing memories, and time travel (literally or creatively).

   •   Macaron Box: Nostalgic indulgence, sweetness of life’s small joys.

   •   Lantern: Light through the darkness — hope.

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