Powerful sharing of emerging artists' work and stories in first group exhibition, 'Life in Art'
Al Ohlsen • November 21, 2022
Visitors to Life in Art commented not only on the impressive artworks created by the 10 artists, but also the experiences they themselves had through learning about the artists and their works.
Over the past year, the 10 artists have worked with CommunARTy, individually and collectively, in exploring a diverse range of ways to communicate ideas visually and try new approaches to art making. The collection of works by the artists, half of whom are members of the Deaf community, represent aspects of their lives and lived experiences. All of the artists have powerful stories to share and have done so highly effectively through their art in both symbolic and abstract ways.
In the following documentary, screened as part of the exhibition, the artists talk about their 'lives in their art', and 'art in their lives'.
Take a walk through the exhibition in the following video.
We are looking forward to the next year of art making, and to
next year's group exhibition!
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Big thanks to the artists, Darlene Collins, Gordana Stanojevic, Jace, Janet Braddon, Katrina Garvey, Patty, Rebecca, Sarah Cashion, Shannon Kettleton, Simone Sequeira.
Featuring 15 diverse artists working in a wide range of media, we are excited to share with you our third CommunARTy group exhibition. Reflections , the theme of our 2024 exhibition as decided by the artists, gave us all opportunities to reflect; on our art, on our experiences that inspire it and what we gain from creating it. Our exhibition gave our visitors the opportunity to reflect, too.
Experience the artists' work and learn about their 'being and becoming' in art in our documentary video. Video in Auslan and English.
What a year! CommunARTy was so excited to get our unique Professional Development Arts Incursion program for Kindergarten teachers and children off the ground with four wonderful Goodstart Early Learning Centres!
Contributing, collaborating and communicating - Through an extended project focusing on children's rights, the Kindergarten children at Goodstart Early Learning, Flamingo Drive have made valuable, lifelong learning and brought joy to their wider community.
Darlene really 'likes art'. From her more hesitant making a few months ago, it has been wonderful to help Darlene grow in confidence during our Creative Adventures.
The bustling city atmosphere of Goodstart Early Learning , Fortitude Valley inspired the CommunARTy arts Professional Development workshop 'Being artists in the city' .
Patty's exhibition, 'Stories from my Deaf world', was a terrific success. We are all so proud of Patty's achievements and so proud to have been involved in working with Patty towards her first solo show. Through her work Patty wishes to educate the hearing world about the experiences of some members of the Deaf community as well as support the Deaf community. Please enjoy the 'full' video of Patty sharing the stories of some of her works. (Shared with Patty's permission).
CommunARTy is proud to be working with Patty, a talented and inspiring painter, toward her first solo exhibition, Patty: Stories from my Deaf world, at KEPK Gallery, Yerongpilly in September.
Early Childhood Educators worked with CommunARTy to learn about making natural inks, practising mark making and exploring extending Visual Arts learning experiences into Media Arts making at Goodstart Red Hill networking event, 'Invitation to Play'.
