Journey of Significance, No. 5 is Shea Oberleuter's interpretation of Australia, its diversity and the many cultures that make up this country. The aim was to create something full of colour, with the artist's own fused glass bringing the work to life.

The piece was made at the end of a residency with Kingston Arts and Craft Victoria. Shea and another artist were the first recipients of the Magnify residency, which made the experience especially rewarding as a moment of stepping out into the glass world independently.

The residency was a time of real discovery, both personally and artistically. It offered the opportunity to teach workshops, share glassmaking skills and meet members of the local community who were keen to learn and create. Bringing people together and sharing a love for the medium was a highlight.

Shea describes it as a wonderful experience and a time of learning and growth, one to always look back on fondly, and remains incredibly grateful for the opportunity. Journey of Significance, No. 5 is now part of the Kingston Arts collection.