Oscar O’Neill-Pugh.

The Dune Thistle (Actites megalocarpa) is a hardy native plant found along Australia's coastlines. It withstands salt, wind, and sun to help stabilise the land. Yet, it is often misunderstood and mistakenly removed as an invasive weed. Musings of a Dune Thistle is a journey through shifting sands of struggle, survival, and quiet strength. In his debut collection, Oscar O'Neill-Pugh explores nature's defiance and persistence for life to trace the beauty that emerges when we endure, let go, and bloom despite the chaos.