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George lives life with one aim: disrupt the status quo to ensure everyone is heard. In the traditional mining town of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, George has been active in ensuring inclusivity for all, encouraging people to see the big thinking leaders, giving them a platform higher than outdated conservatives. George is proudly queer, loud and strong, with a hope that they can inspire future youth to live openly and achieve big things.
As WA Young Australian of the Year Finalist, and through their involvement in local organisations, George is instrumental in promoting equality and encouraging civic responsibility and community contribution. George inspires people to be progressive, strong, articulate and intelligent. In George’s words “I refuse to leave Kalgoorlie as I found it”.

Winner 'Best Goldfields Artist', City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Art Awards, 2021

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Mel Taylor is an accomplished contemporary artist based in Western Australia. Working primarily with oil paintings and resin, Mel skilfully captures the essence of Western Australia's breathtaking landscapes and intricacies of the human form.
As an award-winning artist, her keen attention to detail and use of realistic painting techniques bring portraits and landscapes to life, evoking a sense of depth, communication and connection.
Mel's current work centres around exploring the human experience and challenges individuals face living with a lesser-known cancer. Through this series of work she aims to raise awareness and provide a unique perspective on this issue.
Operating from her studio nestled in the idyllic Perth hills, surrounded by beautiful bushland, Mel creates visually captivating works merging realism with emotional storytelling.