Art With Purpose | Giving Back Through Mosaic Art – Merrin’s Art
10% of every purchase supports frontline services for survivors of sexual violence and child abuse. Learn how your support helps create real change.
Art With Purpose
Each shard I lay tells a story. Some whimsical, some joyful — and others born from pain and healing.
My mosaics are more than art. They're a voice. A protest. A promise.
That’s why I donate 10% of all sales to charities supporting survivors of sexual violence and childhood abuse — causes that are deeply personal to me.
Why I Give
Some stories are too heavy to carry alone.
When you purchase one of my pieces, you help carry them with me — and more importantly, you help ensure others get the support they deserve.
My own experiences, and those of people I love, have shown me how devastatingly common — and invisibly endured — this violence can be.
Art became my way of healing. Giving became my way of fighting back.
Where Your Support Goes
I currently donate to two Australian organisations doing critical, frontline work:
Bravehearts
Focused on preventing child sexual abuse through education, early intervention, and support programs.
They offer personal safety and consent education to kids as young as 3, and they support families and survivors through therapy, training, and advocacy.
Full Stop Australia
A national leader in supporting people of all ages affected by sexual, domestic, and family violence.
They provide 24/7 trauma-informed counselling, legal support, and drive major changes in law, consent education, and victim protection.
What This Means for You
When you buy from me, you’re not just supporting a small Australian artist —
You’re helping fund education for young people, crisis support for survivors, and long-overdue reform.
Every tile matters. Every dollar helps. Every piece speaks.
Tracking Impact
As my business grows, I’ll post occasional updates here and on social media showing what we’ve raised, and who we’ve helped.
Thank you for standing beside me, and for choosing art that speaks up.
Bravehearts Donation Total
Thanks to your support, we’ve donated $114.61 to Bravehearts — helping protect children from sexual abuse through vital education, early intervention, and support programs.
Every purchase makes a difference. Together, we’re turning art into action.
✨ Explore More Mosaic Stories
Find the design that speaks to your season of life
Every Shimmer & Whimsy House design carries its own little world — a story of growth, resilience, love, healing, courage, or becoming. If Willow reminds you to keep caring through uncertainty, you may also love these other mosaic stories.
🦅 Wildlife, Protection & Conservation Stories
- [Willow, the White-bellied Sea Eagle — A Story of Resilience, Care and Connection]
- [Just a Lil Nibble — A Story of Teenage Rebellion, Growth and Becoming]
- [Eric the Wedge-tailed Eagle — A Story of Recovery and Change]
- [Eira the Emperor Penguin — A Story of Hope and Conservation]
- [Emperor Pingu — Learning to Make Friends]
- [I’m Coming, Mummy — A Penguin Chick’s Journey of Connection]
- [Our Light Beneath the Waves — A Story of Love and Shared Strength]
🌿 Growth, Healing & Becoming Stories
- [An Array of Ripening — A Story of Patience and Transformation]
- [Perfectly Ripe — A Story of Growth and Imperfection]
- [Sliced Perfection — A Story of Care and Small Victories]
- [Warmed By The Sun — A Story of Inner Happiness]
- [Heirloom Quality — A Story of Generational Healing]
🌸 Flowers, Softness & Self-Trust Stories
- [The Iris of Solara — A Story About Choosing Yourself]
- [Violetta — A Story About Being Strong for Too Long]
- [The Iris Coaster — A Story of Healing and Resilience]
- [The Rose Coaster — A Story About Blooming After Being Hurt]
- [The Sunflower Coaster — A Story About Turning Toward the Light]
🍎 Boundaries, Wisdom & Emotional Strength
- [The Poisoned Apple — A Story About Betrayal and Purposeful Growth]
- [The Cursed Rose — A Story of Blooming After Change]
- [Felix the Dragon — A Story About Gentle Boundaries]
- [The Mandala Coaster — A Story About Finding Balance Through Life’s Fragments]
- [The Love Heart Coaster — A Story About Loving Differently and Fully]
🐞 Kindness, Difference & True Worth
- [Lady Splendour the Ladybug — A Story About Beauty, Kindness and True Worth]
- [The Lady of Ashes — A Story of Difference, Love and Acceptance]
- [The Paw Print Coaster — A Story About Love, Loss and the Footprints That Stay]
🎭 Deeper Emotional Art Stories
- [The Sad Clown — A Story of Visible Struggle, Healing and Resilience]
- [The Peacock’s Awakening — A Story About Becoming Who You Always Were]
🏡 Step Into the Whole Shimmer & Whimsy World
If you love story-led mosaic art, you can also explore:
- [Browse All Mosaic Art]
- [Shop All Prints & Wall Art]
- [Browse All Useful Things]
- [Explore Mosaic Kits]
- [Join the Mosaic Mail Club]
- [Read the Stories Behind the Designs]
- [Explore Shimmer & Whimsy House]
Every design begins as a handmade mosaic, then grows into a world of meaningful pieces — art for your walls, objects for your rituals, gifts for people you love, and creative experiences for those ready to make something with their own hands.
There is no one right way to connect with a story.
You can hang it, wear it, gift it, collect it, carry it, or create it yourself.