The inspiration for this bucket hat came from my first encounter with the Australian white ibis. Its long, elegant silhouette instantly reminded me of the sacred ibis of ancient Egypt - a bird once revered as a symbol of divinity. In contrast, here in Australia, it’s often dismissed as the “bin chicken” for its scavenging habits, earning little admiration. Despite this, I see beauty in its resilience and form. I chose to honour the ibis by painting it in full elegance on my first public mural in Melbourne; feeding not from bins, but from golden flowers. This hat carried that same spirit: finding beauty and grace where others might overlook it.