Sometimes, you meet someone who just sweeps you up into their creative whirlwind—and that's exactly what happened when I met Louise at the local pottery club. She’s one of those people who radiates enthusiasm and big ideas, and somehow (lucky me!) I ended up becoming her sidekick for a few of her incredible projects.
One of those projects was The Cycle of Life—an art installation created for the reception wall of her physiotherapy studio. It was beautiful in both concept and execution, and such a special piece to work on.
At the heart of the artwork was a single flower—deep blue, its petals still gently curled inward, symbolizing the beginning of a bloom. From there, concentric circles of ceramic flowers radiated outward on a circular board. With each layer, the petals opened a little more and the color slowly faded, transitioning from blue to white as the flowers began to wither. It told the story of growth, change, and the inevitable return to stillness.
It was the very first art piece I ever created, and I still can’t believe it ended up displayed on the floor of an art gallery before finding its permanent home. Being part of this project was a deeply meaningful experience—and one I’ll never forget.
