The launch of Project See & B Issue 02, It’s a Sign, on Friday, November 8, 2024, was an unforgettable celebration of diverse voices in the creative industry. The event brought together 18 WA-based creatives.

Tom Galpin (he/him) is a brand designer and screen printer from Perth. ANXIA is his off-screen relief, an impromptu avenue to paste up frustrations on retired signs of authority.

Mia Yoko (she/her) is a creative who struggled to discover her art style for a long time. Prim and proper in daily life, art is where she can express her fever dream creativity and playful worldview. Her creative practice is informed by her appreciation of artistry in any form: design, fashion, music, and art.

Katharine Whitehead (she/her) is an 18-year-old queer poet based in Perth, originally from the Pilbara. Inspired by her upbringing in Port Hedland and the shift of moving to Perth, she explores the meaning of finding hope in absence and change. 

Alyssa Shapland (she/her) is a writer from Albany, Western Australia. She snatches time to write in between caring for her two young children.

Brayden (he/him) runs Fong Design Studio, a Graphic Design and Creative Studio specialising in creative direction, branding, and illustration.

Zahina Maghrabi (she/her) is a creative writer based in Perth, she has written for publications such as SBS Voices, Amaliah and was also the hot desk fellow for centre for stories All Write this year.

Rachael Burns (she/her) is a 22 year-old mental health and disability advocate with lived and living experience in both respective fields. She is passionate about breaking down stigma and prejudice that accompanies any degree of ‘deviation’ from society’s narrow view of ’normal’.

Lea Šimić is originally a Western Sydney based director, writer, actor and up-coming theatre maker.

Hey! I’m Mae, a non-binary artist from Rockingham. I am currently doing a tattoo apprenticeship, whilst navigating mental health issues and a recent-ish diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome.

Efa Mackenzie is an emerging independent artist, singer/songwriter, dancer/choreographer, performance-maker and actress, currently based in Perth, WA. Efa is a Bachelor of Performing Arts (2020-2022) and a Bachelor of Performing Arts - Honours (2023) graduate from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).

Em Readman is a writer from Boorloo (Perth). Their work has been published with Fremantle Press, Voiceworks, Refinery29, Overland, The Suburban Review, Aniko Press, Swim Meet Lit Mag and others.

Sofie has been in love with jazz since childhood and has gotten to perform with some of Australia’s best musicians at shows around Perth. She is also in the process of releasing a pop album in a band called Tenspeed - they have a few singles out already.

“My chosen major says a lot of my immense passion for music. Through my music studies, I intend to hone my songwriting and music production skills to become a proficient DJ and music producer in the industry.”

“I am a set and costume designer, as well as independent artist and creative based in Perth, WA. “

Vanessa Kalau, a 23-year-old testament to the resilience of my parents, refugees who escaped Congo’s war.

“For me, a key part of my healing centres around raising awareness and opening up discussion surrounding mental health, bringing light to and destigmatising some of the challenges that I and many others face on a daily basis”

Syarisa Yasin is a Boorloo-based aspiring filmmaker and writer.

I’m Beatrice Foti, a 25 year old photographer passionate about nature, wildlife, cultural heritage, traditions and people’s stories.