Our story

In 2021 benevolent figurative artist, veteran and PTSD survivor Michael (Mike) Armstrong started photographing veterans using molasses to explore lived PTSD experiences.

"Molasses behaves in a manner that mirrors many of the symptoms of PTSD. Its weight and dark enveloping form, it's staining and sticky qualities mark everything it touches," said Mike. "The manner in which it mirrors qualities of light and dark around it. My models naturally resonated with the experience of working with molasses and found the medium profoundly evocative." 

The works resonated immediately with the veterans and Mike started getting messages from veterans wanting to volunteer. This sparked a cause - a movement.

- “It’s well thought through, and it’s not rushed. There’s some strong philosophies behind it all and you can see from people’s reaction that they’re getting a lot out of it. Everything has a meaning for Michael. I think he’s (Mike) brilliant. He’s very innovative. He’s quite deep, and he’s not fanciful in that sense.” - His Excellency, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd).