Defiant is an ambitious multi-disciplinary art project which aims to support and elevate the voices of the young people of Lismore and the surrounding areas, utilising creative processes to tell their stories. The process of creating artworks is grounded in nurturing culture and identity, connecting young people with their communities as a way of building resilience and promoting positive patterns of relating.
A team of professional artists were enlisted to support the participants and encourage them to explore a variety of art making processes including visual arts, photography, music and movement to share stories of their lived experiences, discover their voice and overcome feelings of powerlessness.
The DEFIANT project is presented across two venues creating an exciting arts trail starting here at The Lismore Regional Gallery (April - June) and across to the newly established artists run initiative ELEVATOR (April 6 - 23) to showcase the amazing art collaborations between the young people of our region and the following supporting artists.
Supporting artists:
Gilbert Laurie, Oral Roberts, Michael Philp, Jade Dewi, Hannah Bronte, Jesswar, Michael Weir, Abdul Abdullah, Raphaela Rosella, Erica Gully, Joanna Kambourian, Marley Berry-Pearce, Kirk Page.
