Donné

ANATOMY OF HEART

Rolling out 2026

“You seldom hear words married so perfectly to music. Great Circle spins on its enthralling narrative arc and its spartan-to-sumptuous music simultaneously.” — John Shand

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What Anatomy of Heart Is

  • Music pressed to vinyl, sold with an LP-sized photo book (photography: Syl Marie, text: Donné Restom).

  • Live performances in galleries and niche venues, alongside a photo exhibition and video work.

  • Symbolic illustrations (one per track) by tattoo artist Ashley Cairns, with tattoo process documented and temporary tattoo versions offered as merch.

  • 8-part YouTube series documenting the creative process, making visible the value and labour behind art.

  • 7 music videos and 160 short-form pieces for social media.

artistic collaborators

This project brings together some of Australia’s most respected musicians and artists. Their contribution elevates Anatomy of Heart into a multidisciplinary work, built for performance, exhibition, and legacy.

aaron ‘baz’ flower

Winner of the National Jazz Award for guitar, and known as “One of Sydney’s most versatile musicians.” John Shand, SMH

Co-writer | Producer | Arranger | Guitarist

evan mannell

One of Australia’s most in demand session drummers, he tours with Tim Minchin, London Philharmonic, Teskey Brothers and countless others.

Drummer
Cellist

oliver miller

Oliver Miller is a filmmaker, composer, and co-founder of The NOISE, Amphibious, and Bungarribee. He collaborated with Georges Lentz on the Cobar Sound Chapel, a permanent outback installation.

Worked with Goldfrapp, Depece Mode, Gwen Stephani, Marilyn Manson, Craig David, and Britney Spears among others. His film compositions credits include The Penitent, Martin Scorcese + more.

Mixing Engineer

lee groves

Syl is Australian, trained in Los Angeles at The American Academy of Arts. Her work focuses on people and spaces that are unique, inspired, inclusive, and create conversation.
Syl is drawn to isolated spaces such as Mojave Desert in California and Broken Hill, NSW - the empty space of desert, desolate towns, rustic pieces, that hint at something quiet, unique and strangely beautiful.

Photographer | Videographer

sylvia marie

amelia foxton

Amelia is a multi-award winning actress and content producer. She has performed the roles of screenwriter, producer, director, editor and sound designer for a number of film and television projects, including her own films which have received multiple awards around the globe. A highly trained and versatile actor, Amelia was awarded the Best Actress award at both the 2023 Vancouver International Movies Awards and the 2023 Detroit Independent Film Festival.

Director | Producer | Editor

A multi-award winning filmmaker, Glenn's films have been recognised at the Sundance, Edinburgh and Sydney Film Festivals, among others. He has written and directed film, animation, television and documentaries, created well-reviewed theatre pieces both in Sydney and in London, and filmed extensively around Australia, the Middle East, Asia, the Americas and the UK.

Director | Producer

glenn fraser

Ashley cairns

Ashley ‘Smash’ Cairns is a seasoned tattoo artist and illustrator, co-owner of Ocean Beach Tattoo. Since 2013, she’s honed a distinctive style blending traditional and neotrad influences, specialising in fine line, flora, and ornamental design.

Tattoo Artist | Illustrator