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AART.BOXX
AART.BOXX is an exhibition of national significance that provides a creative platform for emerging artists & creative thinkers with disability. AART.BOXX addresses an identified gap in artistic and professional development opportunities for emerging artists with disability. A committee of creative producers with and without a disability drive the artistic direction of the project. This is an integral element of AART.BOXX and is facilitated by Accessible Arts to support future leaders in inclusive arts practice.
Latest News
- 26/11/2009 - AART.BOXX committee expands understanding of access
- 05/11/2009 - Emerging artists strengthen links within arts & disability
- 01/10/2009 - AART.BOXX 09: Emerging artists & creative thinkers with disability
AART.BOXX 09
Danny Moore, Nexus Omni 2009, pencil on paper
Now in its fouth year, AART.BOXX 09 will see an expanded profile of artists with a disability as part of the national exhibition. In 2009, the call for submissions was open to emerging artists of all ages and not limited to young artists (30 under), as in previous years.
AART.BOXX 09 will be held at Mori Gallery, an established contemporary art space in central Sydney.
Opening Night
Thursday 29 October 2009, 6:00pm to 8:00pm 
Exhibition Dates
Friday 30 October - Saturday 7 November 2009
Conversations with AART.BOXX artists
Meet AART.BOXX artists, gain insight into their art making processes and exchange ideas.
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Saturday 31 October 2009
Artists featured in this session: Stephen Colwell is a Tasmanian based artist. His work is primarily inspired by a love of collecting discarded objects and a desire to prevent them from being turned into landfill. Ana Nguyen is a Sydney based performer who writes her own rap lyrics, influenced by current political events. Ana will perform new work as part of her presentation. Lynda Strong is a painter who uses bright colours and a bold use of line. Many of her portraits have been inspired by her relationship with fellow artists and staff at Studio Artes in Hornsby. Linda Wilken is a printmaker who has expanded her practice into film. Wilken will discuss her animation Mythillogica, created in collaboration with Kevin Comty.
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Thursday 5 November 2009
Artists featured in this session: Clarrice Collien and David Hanson will be talking with Roomies artsworker Natalie McCarthy about their unique form of window wire tapestry. Mark H from Roomies will talk about the process of painting his highly stylized portraits. Pierre Commarmond works across mediums including, painting, computer graphics, sculpture and writing. Commarmond will discuss the process of creating his Bebet sculptures and the concepts that drive his work. Paula Mason is an artist and facilitator for the MHAD making MHAD Movie Makers Program. Mason will discuss her involvement in the production process of Exquisite Corpse. A short film featured in the exhibition.
RSVP to Conversations with AART.BOXX artists by Friday 30 October 2009 to tel: 02 9251 6499 ext 105 or jcavallaro@aarts.net.au.
Venue
View Larger MapMori Gallery
168 Day Street, Sydney
New South Wales, Australia, 2000
Gallery hours: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00am - 6:00pm
Access Information
For information about public transport, parking and accessible facilities.
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Catalogue Essay
Written by Hugh Nichols.
Catalogue Essay (PDF, 1.5MB)
Selected Artists
Accessible Arts received over 85 applications for AART.BOXX 09. The selection process was undertaken over two days with more than 250 works to select from. Artists, disability arts workers and curators from the AART.BOXX committee undertook the selection process. As a collective, the selectors cited that it was a privilege to view such quality works and in most cases be introduced to new practices from around the country.
Accessible Ceramics Group • Adrian Robertson • Alan Constable • Ana Nguyen • Art Day South Project • Bowman Yu • Brooke Redenius • Carla Wherby • Christopher Dobbin • Clarrice Collien • Danny Moore • David Gillham • David Hanson • Graham Henkel • Greg Sindel • Linda Wilken • Luke Bayshco • Lynda Strong • Mark H • MHAD • Peter Hughes • Pierre Comarmond • Scott Trevelyan • Stephen Colwell
Further information
Contact Josie Cavallaro, Arts Development Officer on tel: (02) 9251 6499 (ext 105) or email jcavallaro@aarts.net.au.