In her artistic journey, Emily Coles has sought to create a place where she can feel safe from negative experiences and be in control. Her work revolves around crafting dream-like scenarios, which serve as vital coping mechanisms for her anxiety disorder in the face of life’s overwhelming challenges. Drawing inspiration from the recommended stress-relieving practice of spending time in nature, Emily incorporates natural elements into her work as materials. Through photography and videography, she engages with the natural world, questioning the presentation of this media and drawing on the influence of artists like Yayoi Kusama, particularly her ‘Infinity Mirror Rooms’. Emily aims to immerse audiences in her creations, inviting them to consider their own experiences within her art.