I created The Wellness Deity Project in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting my passion for collaborative and community-driven art.

During Melbourne’s lockdown in 2020–2021, I invited people to imagine and draw a deity character with a protective divine power to combat the effects of the virus, fostering wellness.

Nineteen of these imaginative deities became the inspiration for my ceramic sculptures, each uniquely shaped by the personal stories shared.

To further bring the project to life, I commissioned creative writings from fellow artists to accompany each sculpture, capturing the emotions and experiences of this unprecedented time.