Enter ‘Beacon’, a space to reflect and connect on what it means to be human.
Melissa, Untitled, drawing, 2025.
Beacon explores concepts of disability, safety and connection through light, colour, people and place.
The work is a response to the idea of a beacon. A light that pierces through the darkness as a warning, signal, or celebration. It can also be a symbol of hope, an aspiration or the destination at the end of a long journey. Artstop studio artists have created works that explore what guides them, what shines brightly in their lives and ask you to think about your own beacons.
Beacon asks ‘What does it mean to live as Deaf and Disabled people? And how do our personal experiences affect the ways we think about and navigate the world?’
Join us for the opening of Beacon on Saturday 9 August, 2 – 4 pm. The opening will be Auslan interpreted and Live streamed.
When: Sunday 10 August – Sunday 26 October
Gallery open hours: 11 am – 5 pm Wednesday to Saturday and 1 – 5 pm on Sundays
Where: Counihan Galley, 233 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Exhibition Access: Accessible venue and bathrooms, Audio description, Online exhibition (opening 15 August)
Artstop is a visual arts studio run by Arts Access Victoria (AAV) in Brunswick. Artists meet weekly to connect, learn new skills and develop their arts practices. Find out more about the AAV studios.
‘Beacon’ features works by Caroline Alcalde, Claire, Danny Do, Hui, Josephine Lazidis, Julie White, Lisa Pownall, Maree G, Margaret Bold, Melissa, Micheal, , Roslyn, Stefano Conti,Teague Leigh, and Theo Psathas.
Wheelchair Access
Accessible Toilet
Auslan
Audio Description
