A Captivating Visual Arts Exhibition by Access Arts
Discover 'My World'
A Captivating Visual Arts Exhibition by Access Arts
25 July – 27 September 2024
St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital
Access Arts is thrilled to announce the return of its visual arts exhibition, ‘My World’ hosted at St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. Running from Thursday 25 July – Friday 27 September 2024, this year’s showcase represents a bold offering, providing a concentrated glimpse into the featured artists hearts, minds and imaginations.
The exhibition presents a collection of 50 new artworks created by Access Arts studio artists, exploring themes such as surrealist imaginings, adventures in nature, beauty, and awe. Each piece is a unique exploration of personal experiences and memories, inviting viewers on a journey through the artists’ worlds.
Among the highlights is Andrew Pemberton’s ‘New Zealand’, capturing the serene beauty of New Zealand beaches, and Michael Mulvey’s ‘Beach Holiday’, where water-based oils on canvas bring to life the coastal charm of the Gold Coast’s Labrador Beach to life. These artworks invite the audience on a journey that responds to the theme of ‘My World’ which encapsulates the artist cherished holidays and memories.
ANDREW PEMBERTON - 'NEW ZEALAND'
MICHAEL MULVEY - 'BEACH HOLIDAY'
Other artists have chosen to express their emotional journeys as a glimpse into their world. In ‘Unseen Strength in a Summer Field’, artist Sue Yule depicts herself as a single sunflower standing tall amidst a field of wildflowers.
SUE YULE - ‘UNSEEN STRENGTH IN A SUMMER FIELD'
“The sunflower, with it’s bold yellow hues, represent those living with invisible disabilities, myself included. Despite the challenges that may go unseen, the sunflower thrives, symbolising the unwavering hope and resilience. The surrounding wildflowers represent the beauty and strength found in the community, reminding us that we don’t face these challenges alone.”
– Sue Yule
Further exploring the theme of resilience and hope, Yvonne Denehey ‘s artwork ‘The Bright Side’, reflects on showcasing the ability to withstand life’s seasonal upheavals and find light during dark days, to face each day with deep-rooted strength and intention.
YVONNE DENEHEY - 'THE BRIGHT SIDE'
Whether you visit the exhibition in the halls of St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, or explore ‘My World’ online, you’ll have the opportunity to experience these captivating works of the artists. The artworks are available for purchase only until the 27 September, so don’t miss this chance to bring a piece of ‘My World’ into your home or office.
My World
Thursday 25 July - Friday 27 September 2024
St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital
St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital | Dancing Colours Exhibition
15 June – 16 September 2022 | Art Exhibition | St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, 457 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill Qld | Turrbal and Jagera Country
Created by artists with disability from Access Arts’ Brisbane Outsider Artists workshops
It was a wonderful night at the official launch of the Dancing Colours Exhibition at St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital on Tuesday 14 June 2022.
The theme, Dancing Colours, has been chosen by the artists as a pathway to explore uplifting and playful imagery with a vibrant colour palette. Artists have drawn on a broad range of subject matter and experiences such as exotic sea creatures, dancing under a disco ball with family, enjoying a festival of flowers and bushwalking in Toohey Forest surrounded by bird life.
Artwork credit: Ghostly Buildings Protruding, by Dion Halse
About Access Arts
Access Arts is Queensland’s acknowledged leader for arts and disability. We create career pathways to paid work, and advocate at every opportunity for our artists to chase their artistic dream. Through art, Access Arts transforms lives.