If fabrics could speak... Artist in Residence Ngutungka
Artist Catherine Fitz-Gerald, continues the Adelaide Fringe 2024 Visual Art and Design Award-winning community art project at Ngutungka West Lakes as Artist in Residence, proudly supported by the City of Charles Sturt.
Have you ever wondered If fabrics could speak, what stories would they tell? Stories of family, making or culture?
Do you have a treasured fabric that holds special memories?
Come and share your fabric’s story in our free one-on-one creative sessions. I will record your story and photograph your fabric to show in an evolving audio-described exhibition. We will celebrate our creative community together.
I’ll be on-site painting, photographing and chatting. See a creative process become an accessible exhibition in real-time.
Come anytime to view the exhibition or book free creative sessions at www.catherinefitz-gerald.com
Ngutungka West Lakes is a community space open daily. Free parking, cafe on site, wheelchair accessible. Artist on site Wed-Sat 10-3pm for casual conversation about the project. Free individual creative sessions can be booked with the artist.
Presented by: Catherine Fitz-Gerald
Catherine Fitz-Gerald is a multidisciplinary, South Australian artist whose practice includes painting, installation, writing, photography and digital storytelling.
Inclusive community engagement is fundamental to her work and If fabrics could speak… an ongoing project, is designed to remove as many sensory barriers as possible, creating an equal opportunity to both participate and experience the final works fully and inclusively.
If fabrics could speak… was awarded the Adelaide Fringe Best of Visual Art and Design Award 2024, the film won the SALA Digital Media Award 2024.
Catherine is a trained audio describer, has independently published three art books, and over a 20-year career, has participated in and curated many group and solo exhibitions in both non-traditional and gallery spaces.
Sessions
Ticket Prices
Free Event (No Tickets Needed)
1 Venue
Ngutungka Studio at Ngutungka West Lakes
Ngutungka West Lakes, 9 Charles St, West Lakes, Kaurna
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Audio Content
- High Visual Content
- Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
- Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language