Kirana’s story

Art is therapy

I have always yearned for a deep connection with others, one that goes far beyond words. As a child growing up in Germany, I often struggled to articulate my thoughts, leaving me feeling unheard.

Colours and images seemed to come easily to me and early on in my life I found comfort in painting. It became a passage that allowed me to express myself directly from the heart, without the need for words.

My journey to Australia has allowed me to see and experience many beautiful places and is one of the many journeys that continually inspires me and is boldly and colourfully present in my art.

Ever since I first laid eyes on pictures of Australia as a 10 year old, I somehow I knew it was destined to be my home. However, for a long time, I had no idea how to make it happen. In my late 20’s I met a lovely Western Australian couple traveling through Germany, that casually said “If you’re ever in Australia, come visit”. Without hesitation, I booked our flights the following week!

Many years later and after many forms were filled out and submitted, I finally became an Australian Citizen, a very proud moment for me.

I travelled around this beautiful country with my young family for five months before finally settling in Broome, WA. With my extensive background in nursing, naturopathy and homeopathy, I took the leap and started my own natural health practice. I spent ten years helping people achieve health and wellness. However, despite the demands of running a business and raising a family, I never abandoned my passion for art.