For Audrey
I don’t remember much about my grandmother Audrey from my early childhood, likely because we lived interstate and I saw her irregularly. But one summer, after our family decided to move back to Adelaide, we spent three months at her house while we searched for a home. I still remember the small details from that time—her floral scent, the musty sleep-out where I would retreat to read for hours, the flowers I picked from her yard to arrange in her plastic tea set, and the hugs she gave me while rocking in her chair. The walls of her home were adorned with scripture, each verse a reflection of her deep faith. One verse I always noticed was from Ephesians 4:32: “Be ye kind”— a timely reminder, since I was sharing a room with my two older sisters.
I remembered more about my grandmother Audrey as I got older. She was constantly telling others about her faith. Scripture was her solace. She studied it meticulously and diligently prayed for her family, her country, and the world. Audrey was a woman of great routine. On Mondays she would do her grocery shopping, on Tuesdays she would visit Ashford Hospital and have cups of tea with the elderly to keep them company; she loved craft mornings with her local church, and she gave enthusiastically to any charity she could from her savings. If there was any word to describe her, it would be that she was a woman of great compassion.
The name Eluit (pronounced eh-loo-ee) comes from the French word luit, meaning “to shine”—a fitting tribute to Audrey. Her life was dedicated to shining the light of Christ, pointing others to Jesus so they might experience His glory and come to know Him as their personal Saviour.
Audrey struggled considerably with anxiety towards the end of her life, but the Word of God was her stay. She cherished it, meditating on it as if it were air to her lungs. When Audrey passed away in 2020, my husband and I had the privilege of purchasing my grandparents’ home. One of the most poignant moments was cleaning out her cupboards and drawers, where we found scraps of paper—napkins, notes, and bits of tissue— bearing scriptures and hymns. Small reminders of God’s grace to her throughout the years.
Eluit was born from a desire to create Christian artwork that blends seamlessly with a minimalist aesthetic. It is an homage to Audrey’s legacy—an effort to treasure God’s Word in a quiet, intimate way in the everyday, and a way to share God’s lifegiving scripture with others when they enter your home. It is driven by a love of great theology and a deep belief that treasuring God’s Word leads to both happiness and abundance.
In Deuteronomy, as the Israelites prepare to enter the Promised Land, Moses reminds them of the importance of holding God’s Word close—constantly in their hearts, in their conversations, in their homes, and as they teach their children (Deut. 6:4-9). I pray that these words are a balm to you in difficult seasons, life for you in seasons of joy and abundance, and a blessing to all who enter your home.