Celebrating Women In Art
Keynote Speakers: Julie Rrap and Artist Panel - Tai Snaith, Stanislava Pinchuk, Julia Gutman, Angela Tiatia, Marikit Santiago and Kim Leutwyler
Celebrate the work and art practice of Women – with a focus on gender equity and an enhanced understanding of Women’s profound and diverse contribution to culture.
Bring new imaginations to Art and freshening up perceptions of art history – rewriting, rethinking and reinvigorating the story of Art.
Tracing through her early major works, in this session Julie Rrap will discuss her career journey as one of Australia’s most acclaimed artists for over 35 years. Since the mid-1970’s Rrap has worked with a range of media including photography, painting, sculpture, performance and video in an ongoing project concerned with representations of the body.
Rrap will offer an insight into the importance of women artists bringing new imaginations and reinvigoration to the art world, as they re-write and re-establish the narrative of Art History.
Rrap will also discuss her experience as an educator in this session. Linking how passion and commitment to her own practice is significant in the mentorship and growth of her students.
MORE INFOIn this session, participants will be encouraged to use gesture as a visual language. Using no spoken words, you will learn how you and your students can respond to artworks through body language, movement, eye contact, mime and acting.
As a Deaf artist and educator, Sue Jo Wright will use both her training and lived experience to highlight how developing pedagogy strategies for accessibility and inclusivity is essential in the classroom for all learners.
MORE INFO