GOOSEBERRY Hill’s 10-year-old Chloe Gray-Morgan was one of four children selected to have their poem featured among internationally renowned artists at Perth’s Lightscape at Kings Park and Botanic Garden.
Chloe’s poem ‘Bloom’ is part of the Conservation Cubes installation, involving glowing poetry cubes accompanied by an immersive soundscape, allowing visitors to hear the children’s words as they move through the experience.
Chloe’s work featured alongside internationally renowned artists such as French Collective Pitaya and the Netherlands’ Studio Toer, following a series of Easter school holiday workshops encouraging children to reflect on nature, creativity and their connection to the iconic park.
Chloe said she was excited and proud to see her work brought to life at Lightscape.
“It was amazing to see my words as part of something so beautiful.
“I love nature and wanted my poem to show how beautiful it is when everything grows and changes with the seasons,” Chloe said.
“My poem is about flowers blooming and how nature can make people feel happy and calm.”
The project forms part of Kings Park Education’s 50th anniversary celebrations, marking five decades of connecting young people with nature through storytelling and environmental learning.
Kings Park education nature experiences coordinator Emma Britten-Jones, who selected the winning entries, said the initiative aimed to give children a meaningful platform to express how they see and experience the natural environment.
“This is about giving children a voice and a platform to share how they see and feel about the world,” Ms Britten-Jones said.
“To witness their words come to life through light is incredibly powerful.
“We hope visitors leave feeling more connected, not only to the experience, but to the importance of caring for our environment.”
The Conservation Cubes project adds a unique community element to this year’s Lightscape, giving young Western Australians the opportunity to share their perspectives with thousands of visitors.
Lightscape will be running until July 26 at Kings Park and Botanic Garden with tickets on sale through Ticketek
