Composers use distinctively visual techniques to create connections between characters and to examine human experiences and relationships. Through the abundance of techniques, visual images deliver messages that help the audience to gain an understanding of the world around them. Such techniques are portrayed extensively through the rich tapestry of the novella ‘Vertigo’ by Amanda Lohrey, supported by the small, distinct illustrations by Lorraine Briggs, and the poem ‘We are going’ by Oodgeroo Noonuccal. Similarly, both of these pieces explore the concepts of grief, and the importance of the natural world, portraying how each element affects humankind and provides insight into the resilience and our ability to transform after
