20. My Happy Place, by Alison Thomspon, is inspired by Eden Gardens, exploding with colour and joy. Walking through the gardens provides a sense of calm yet playfulness; feelings captured within the artist’s work. Oversized plants and flowers highlight the abundance of colour, texture and never-ending possibilities where nature is concerned. Thompson shares her “happy place” through the use of crochet, colour, imagination and nature. Visit Eden Unearthed at Eden Gardens Macquarie Park from...

Alison Thompson is a textile artist who has been using crochet as an art form for nearly a decade. Thompson enjoys working within the community to inspire others through her work, either through installations, pattern making or mixed media. She has exhibited in the last 4 years with Eden Unearthed, displayed at Circular Quay and has twice been selected in Sculpture in the Vineyards. Thompson seeks to inspire and create a community space that people want to become a part of. 'Thank you!' Using...