Taking cues from Studio A artist Thom Roberts’ playful reversals of language, SAD, MAD, THINKING birthday expands the idea of celebration beyond “happy”, capturing the full, vibrant spectrum of Studio A’s ten-year journey in this retrospective exhibition.
Featuring iconic Archibald Prize portraits by the studio’s finalists, alongside work that inspired major public artworks and standout pieces from across the studio’s artists, the exhibition reflects the breadth and impact of Studio A’s practice.
The presentation culminates in a sumptuous dining room installation, inviting audiences to experience the rich sensuality of Studio A’s collaborative work with leading artists and designers, including Mud Australia, Canberra Glassworks, Alémais, Erth and Armadillo.
Audiences are invited to celebrate this milestone with Studio A through an immersive exhibition that shares creativity in a way only Studio A can.
About Studio A
As a leading Australian supported studio, Studio A is driven to ensure artists with intellectual disability have a voice in contemporary Australian culture and to provide employment to their artists through sustainable creative industry careers. Studio A is supported by Create NSW and Creative Australia.
Images credits;
Thom Roberts, A portriff of Adam (Shane Simpson AM), 2021, acrylic on canvas
Emily Crockford, The Pattern in the Mountains of Studio A Best Friends Emma and Gabrielle, 2022, acrylic on canvas
Studio A artists and board member, photo by Tanja Bruckner.
Mathew Calandra, The plant catcher, 2022, ink on paper
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