paul X stoney ‘mirror’
a Master of Arts (Photography) Exhibition – at Arts Centre Warburton
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Opening Hours: Tue 5-9pm, Fri 5-9pm, Sat 12-9pm, Sun 12-4pm
PAUL X STONEY - ‘mirror’
Photographer Paul Stoney explores the representation of disability through images and written works. The exhibition integrates photography with conversations with people with disability. These safe, ‘open mind’ conversations can give insight into the inner experience of living with disability, the small details of dailylife, the untold stories, the mediated narratives, the love, the pain, the expression of identity. They create space to ask questions of others like: 'What is it like for you?' And be open to saying: ‘I never thought of that.’ What are the good things about...?’, ‘Help me understand...’, and discover more about each other. The photographs, written pieces and guest conversationalists work together to create an immersive experience for people –whatever experience they bring to the space.
This exhibition is supported by YAVA, Culture Tracks Yarra Ranges and Photography Studies College.
YAVA OUT & About:
YAVA is moving beyond the gallery walls and embedding art in a range of locations across the Yarra Valley. Join us as our artists activate the gallery space at Arts Centre Warburton. YAVA’s goal is to inspire, educate and bring people together. World-class art, artists, patrons and collectors coalesce in our spaces, which are inherently tied to the Yarra Valley region.
ARTS CENTRE WARBURTON
The much loved Arts Centre, Warburton is a beautiful complex of historic buildings.
It includes the wonderfully preserved art deco Mecca Theatre, which was built in 1934; the Mechanics Institute Hall which opened with a grand ball in 1913; and a central art gallery which looks out onto a lush edible garden with crab apple trees and berry bushes.
Just beyond, the flowing and revered Yarra River provides a beautiful backdrop to the Art Centre.
Art + COMMUNITY!
presented by:
KEY DATES
Exhibition: 9 July - 7 August
Arts Centre Warburton, 3409 Warburton Hwy, Warburton
Join us for the official OPENING Event,
including a Panel session, Exhibition viewing and Open Mind conversation with people with disability.
Saturday 9 July 2022 2-4pm
BOOKINGS are required for the opening - accessibility options are available when you reserve your space.
OPEN MIND conversations
We have curious, open-minded conversations so we can understand ideas, abilities, experiences that are different from our own.
When we listen and talk, we show respect for each human’s life, culture and identity.
Sun 24 July - OPEN MIND conversations 2-4pm
Sun 31 July - OPEN MIND conversations 2-4pm
With guest conversationalists.
BOOKINGS are preferred – will help us plan, though you are also welcome to simply pop in – accessibility options are available when you reserve your space.