#30 – Walls

Kayla Newman

Anonymous

"We build up walls to protect ourselves. To be vulnerable with others we need to feel safe enough to let these walls down to connect. This shield protects us from those we cannot trust or who hurt us. Some show a hard exterior and won't show vulnerability easily. Shutting people out because we don't feel safe. Not being vulnerable, limits connection with others. Walls keep us safe."

#29 – Tree with a bird

Anonymous

This creative artefact represents a tree with a bird. The whole: not just taking one part of the tree out of context. Seeing the strengths, the root, not just the problem. Grounded, connected. Slow growing. The bird is for aspirations, positive, empowered."

#28 – No judgement

Sherin Shaji

Anonymous

"To be seen, the stories they tell can be visible without being judged, as they feel uncomfortable. Seen as a human being."

#27 – Wrapped

Anonymous

"Researcher + researched are intertwined in their vulnerability and comfort. Wrapped in care. Shared interest. understanding - connecting. openess + exposed. safe + comfortable. -> appreciated + valued"

#26 – Nest. Equal. Gap.

Sam

Anonymous

"A nest where people feel safe and supported. All balls the same size to show an equal balance of power and respect. A gap in the wall, so people have autonomy to leave - they have choice to participate."

#25 Nest

Anonymous

"A nest-like structure to respect safety and security. The structure has a remove which can be removed. This symbolises peeling back the layers as the participant gets more comfortable. The roof can remain in place until the participant feels safe to share their stories."

#23 – Space of Listening

Anonymous

"That the space made translates into outcomes - positive outcomes. The long-term benefit to participants, the give-back for their engagement, the give-back for their engagement. I think comes from their involvement translated into "good" or action back to the community - space of listening enters an obligation to give benefit for that listening & sharing."

#22 – Safe Space

Anonymous

"Creating a safe space for psychological and physical safety."

#21 – Self

Anonymous

"Self awareness/insight into own bias, prejudiced perceptions of the researcher. Need to reflect on self and our beliefs & what we bring to the research."

#20 – Open Hands

Anonymous

"Open hands, extended."

#12 – Trust Building

Andrew Denton

Anonymous

"This artefact represents a ball. I associate this artefact with play. Something that can thrown back and forth for fun. I think when we have fun together we tend to feel safe & comfortable and more inclined to share things about ourselves. Key words - Trust building."

#9 – Kai

Julia

Anonymous

"A basket of kai. Kai brings a sense of sharing and comfort belonging. Trust. Cared for and about."

#7 – Friend

Anonymous

"To feel like you are talking to a friend. Someone who carefully listens and sympathises with your solution. Creating and equal, balanced relationship. The artefact shows two figures equal in size, bound by a ring. Symbolising safety and privacy, and equal partnership."

#2 – Me. Hold. Thin.

Jean

Anonymous

"I am "me" (the piece shows my fingerprints from the making). I "hold" things I can choose to share (the bowl shape). I am "thin" which means I have vulnerability (vessel could break if roughly handed)."

#1 – Co-host

Fanke Peng

Anonymous

"be connected. trusted. respected. to co-host the space. to have unlimited possibilities."