I’m very excited to bring chipper. to the Hawke’s Bay community and to bring you the joy of what it has to offer.

 

Through my work and in putting together a showcase of this nature, I have learnt a lot about what it means to be happy. Having come from a background of experiencing mental health problems, this project has been a catalyst for positive change in my 20s. I’ve been able to work on a project I am truly passionate about and to be creative at the same time.

 

I’ve realised that often it’s the simple things that make people happy, after years of feeling that understanding my brain is difficult, confusing and complicated;  sometimes all I need is a laugh, or a healthy distraction. I hope through this show you will be enlightened and able to escape from the seriousness that everyday life can bring. 

 

We should all take a moment to appreciate the little things, divert our minds off what can sometimes be the humdrum of daily life, and generally add to our individual and collective well being. Whatever your situation may be, I want to distract you for a second and open new doorways in your search for a happy life.

 

I cannot understate my gratitude to the late David Fine and his family for opening up opportunities, not only for myself but for many budding Hawke’s Bay creatives over the years. It gives us a great opportunity to express ourselves through our work. Furthermore, I am very grateful to Arts Inc. and Hastings Community Art Centre for being awesome and welcoming hosts.

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