hats off to my creative mates. i want to give a big shoutout to the fearless frontrunners of imagination, the bold boundary-breakers crafting utopias out of the everyday grind, and the determined disruptors who refuse to settle for the status quo. especially those who work from regional/remote areas in western australia from my lgbtqia+ and disability community.
you, folks, are like the definitive street art decorating the dull walls of conformity, the booming beats shaking up the oppressive silence of tradition, and the unapologetic rebels stirring up captivating chaos in an industry craving authenticity. your dedication to pushing boundaries, shaking up norms, and injecting vitality into the mundane in sometimes isolating settings is like a breath of fresh air in a stagnant society starved for genuine expression. so, hats off to you all! your collective defiance lights up the path toward a brighter, more vibrant future for peers, our inner children and future generations.
and let's not forget the diy culture and public art scenes you're a part of—they're accessible, innovative, and utterly inspiring. i'm still captivated by how many people in kepa kurl have no idea what a ‘zine’ is. the opportunity to act on this and highlight the resourcefulness of diy culture has been a driving force behind my ideas and guiding intuition these past few months. it's like watching a revolution unfold right before my eyes, fueled by creativity and fascination.
i'm eagerly looking forward to teaming up with you all even more as we lead up to my exhibition in august. i can't spill all the details yet, but trust me, it will be epic. i can't wait to share more soon.