Philomena focuses on the meeting point between Science and Art. She is deeply interested in how we connect to place. How we can become more intimate with the world and our own sense of belonging.

Her work spans the genres of Creative Nonfiction, Design and Embodiment Practices.  

Graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts and Science (Major in Geology) and a Diploma of Creative Writing from the University of Melbourne, she has since focused on exploring creative ways to communicate about the natural world.

Philomena spent nine years living between Melbourne and the Southwest Victorian Coast photographing, researching, writing and sketching the coastline. “Written in Stone: reading the rocks of the Great Ocean Road” was published in December 2017.

Aside from writing and exploring geology Philomena has an interest in design projects that foster connection with local environments. Currently, she is working on the CERES Meditation Garden. Through in-depth community consultation, she designed the garden which explores contemplative practices, deep time and place.