This year TRAILS finalists included artists from across Australia. The works reflected a range of media, techniques and experience, providing viewers with a broad spectrum from which to cast their People's Choice vote.
Crafted from copper and denim, Yearning embodies the eternal longing for freedom, connection, and transformation. The fish, moving through undulating waves, symbolizes the depths of the subconscious, the emotions that drive us, and the unseen forces shaping our journey. The bird, soaring above, represents aspiration, the desire to rise beyond limitations, and the call of the unknown.
Exhibited at Smith's Showcase Jewellers, 2025
Held on the lands of the Gunditjmara people, we wish to acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.