Difference - source for growth
A mixed-media exhibition by artists with and without disability exploring the theme Difference – source for growth: enriching communities by learning to look at ourselves and our world in new ways.
Tuesday 2 December to Sunday 21 December 2008
Difference – source for growth is the result of a call for established and emerging artists of all two-dimensional mediums to explore and expand their understanding and appreciation of difference and its contribution to communities. Works by artists with and without disability were encouraged, and will be exhibited as a cohesive body without differentiation, in an exhibition that is symbolic of inclusiveness.
The exhibition will show diverse perspectives on the theme portrayed through various styles and mediums, including painting, print-making, photography, collage, drawing and writing. The artists involved are Carl Harris, Trisha Ferguson, Kylie Hughes, Thomas Huber, Larissa MacFarlane, Cathy Lyons, Selwyn Hoffmann, Eugene Cheng, Satchel Lyons, Flossie Peitsch working with MacKillop Family Services and Bayside Secondary College, Saren Dobkins and Andrew Green.
The exhibition has been organised by DISTSS, a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to promote a culture of learning for people with disability, the disability service workforce and the community to create a more inclusive society. This is in the context of a broad social agenda driven by human rights.
Difference – source for growth will be held in the Foyer at Gasworks Arts Park, a fully accessible venue that also holds Australia’s premier international arts & disability festival/conference, The Art Of Difference.
The exhibition coincides with the launch of a new name for DISTSS, and a celebration of the exhibition and renaming will be held on Friday 12 December, from 3:30pm in The Foyer. The free event will feature Rod Quantock, with music by the BiPolar Bears.
DISTSS and Gasworks Arts Park present
DIFFERENCE – SOURCE FOR GROWTH
Foyer, Gasworks Arts Park
Corner Graham and Pickles Streets, Albert Park
Melways Ref 2J H7
Tuesday 2 December to Sunday 21 December 2008
9am to 5pm daily; Free entry
Exhibition and Launch Celebration Friday 12 December at 3.30 to 6.30pm
Enquiries: t: 8606 4200 or www.gasworks.org.au
Faith Hunter
sounds great. will definetly try and get to it!