Tasmanian LiFE Awards – 2026 Nominee

Aimee founded Blue Tree Gallery, a space where art and mental wellbeing meet in Moina. She started this work after seeing how silence and shame around mental illness and suicide isolates individuals. The gallery began as a small idea in a converted shipping container and has grown into a space for art, honesty, and human connection.

After completing her honours research on ‘The way Mental Illness is Placed and Represented in Specific Art Practices,’ Aimee recognised the need to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Her work aims to create a safe space for those in need, normalising vulnerability by blending art with empathy. The pieces displayed at Blue Tree Gallery reflect this dedication, offering visitors a space to find comfort and connection through visual expression.

Advocating for suicide prevention has become the main focus of Aimee’s efforts. By sharing her journey, she uses art to start conversations about mental health, suicide, and grief. Many visitors tell her the gallery is a space where they can finally exhale. Many open up about grief, trauma, or their own encounters with suicide, saying her kindness helped them find calmness and clarity.

Through her gallery, Aimee supports artists focusing on mental health and resilience, giving voice to their stories. She collaborates with local wellbeing groups, like Kentish House, and engages with community members to help with her creative projects. Aimee’s dedication and courage make her a remarkable contributor to suicide prevention in Tasmania.