Renting the dream
The roof caved in last night
Even though I had paid
Paid for your service
Paid for your dream
I barely know your name
The one I paid the way for
Your dream is my nightmare
And still I pay
Is this all we aspire to be?
Not much of a dream society
A very imperial way of being
This divisive device called rent
So many dreams are lost
Bubbles are built to burst
That is their nature
Not human nature
~ Camille
“Renting the dream” is a housing-era indictment — a poem about paying into someone else’s fantasy while your own life caves in, and the cold machinery that turns shelter into a nightmare.
Printed in vibrant red ink on earthy oatmeal-toned recycled paper, this piece holds a clear, angry truth — a reminder that bubbles are built to burst, but people aren’t meant to live like this.
Print Details
Ink: Vibrant red — a striking contrast against the oatmeal-toned background
Paper: A5 earthy recycled paper, acid-free and eco-friendly
Size: A5 (148mm x 210mm) — ideal for framing, pinning, or gifting
Weight: 209gsm — sturdy with a premium feel
Finish: Professionally printed with archival-grade inks for long-lasting colour and clarity
Signature: Hand-signed and dated by Camille on the reverse of every print
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Shipping & Dispatch
Orders are dispatched from our Melbourne studio within 2 business days. Each print is carefully packed to arrive safely and beautifully.
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Styling Notes
This A5 print fits standard A5 frames and also works beautifully matted for a more gallery-style presentation. A meaningful gift for poetry lovers, creatives, and thoughtful interiors.
About the Artist
Camille Delaquise is an Australian poet, abstract artist, and musician creating work that speaks to the emotional depth of everyday life. Her poetry, art, and music are united by a distinctive voice — reflective, intuitive, and deeply human — with themes of connection, transformation, vulnerability, and inner strength running throughout. Each piece is part of a wider creative practice built on honesty, beauty, and expression, offering collectors something more than decoration: work with presence, meaning, and lasting emotional resonance. For those looking to buy art or poetry that feels personal, contemporary, and genuinely original, Camille Delaquise’s work offers a compelling and collectible voice in Australian creative culture.
