Featuring exceptional Disabled and d/Deaf artists across Victoria at the CLIMARTE Gallery, this thought-provoking exhibition offered a platform for artists to express their distinct viewpoints on the pressing issues of climate change.

This exhibition celebrated art and difference, offering an invaluable opportunity to explore the intersection of Disability and climate change through a diverse range of creative practices, while showcasing the disabled community of Victoria.

Artists
Avan Anwa, Michael Burrowes, Julie Clarke, Emily Dober, Tamar Dolev, Romy Durrant, Heidi Everett, Aleshanee Faery, Tristana Fitzgerald, Laurence Flegg, Carla Gallo, Aven Hodgess, Irene Holub, Teague Leigh, Carolyn Lunt, Karen MacCullough, Larissa MacFarlane, Vasi Makoni, Louise Marson, Diane Moore, Claire Mosley, Bon Mott, Caoife Power, Cal Power, Lisa Pownall, Melissa Pym, Tayla Richardson, Aiko Robinson-Strange, Lefa Singleton Norton, Jas Streten, Fiona Taylor, Emilie Tiernan, Sarah Tracton, Jane Trengrove, Con Valahis and Julie White.

Creative Producer, Louise Marson.

Exhibition Details
Where: CLIMARTE Gallery, 120 Bridge Rd, Richmond
When: 6 July – 5 August 2023

Public Events
A Disability Lens on Climate Emergency Opening – 6 July 2023
A Disability Lens on Climate Emergency was officially launched by the City of Yarra’s Mayor, Councillor Claudia Nguyen. Featuring talks from participating artists Lefa Singleton Norton, Jane Trengove, Fiona Tuomy and the exhibitions creative producer Louise Marson.

Artist Workshop, Talk and Film Screening – 16 July 2023
Participating artist Carolyn Lunt shared her creative process and assisted guests in making their own original work. Dr Bon Mott also screened their documentary, Whitening the Sky: Light pollution as a form of cultural genocide.
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Artist Talks and Film Screening – 29 July 2023
In association with A Disability Lens on Climate Emergency, Dr Bon Mott facilitated discussions with participating local artists for a viewing and discussion of their work, and to exchange ideas around Climate Emergency, one that supports all people and the natural world to thrive. Dr Bon Mott also screened their documentary, Whitening the Sky: Light pollution as a form of cultural genocide. For event details, click here

A Disability Lens on Climate Emergency Works List pdf >

A Disability Lens on Climate Emergency Artist Statements pdf >

A Disability Lens on Climate Emergency Exhibition Statement pdf >

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A Disability Lens on Climate Emergency was made possible thanks to City of Yarra, CLIMARTE and Arts Access Victoria.