Spring Art Exhibitions
September - November 2024
The Art Program is delighted to present the third rotation of exhibitions for 2024 Season Three: Connectedness with four new displays filling the corridors of the Hospital from September - November 2024.
About the theme
We may feel connected to one place or many, one community or many, one landscape or many.
Rejoicing in the places, communities, and environments we feel at ease in and with – Season Three: Connectedness invites reflection on how we build, nurture and grow our worlds both physically and metaphorically. No matter how we foster connectedness it is a space of safety where we can be our truest selves.
Brilliant artists, generous patients, and in-hospital friends and partners have contributed to our exhibition program, each with unique perspectives that invite the viewer to explore, reflect, and celebrate through diverse artistic encounters.
Some of the artworks on display are available to purchase, with a portion of each sale donated to the Foundation. If you would like to purchase one of these incredible pieces, please contact the Art Program by phone 1800 770 122 or email info@schf.org.au.
Butterfly Transformation
Artist: Angie Goto
Angie Goto is an Australian Deaf artist who loves to express herself through vivid paintings of images that live in her mind. Her love of reading and painting have joined to create endless 'stories' on canvas that strive to recreate the scenery she has silently witnessed and participated in her life.
Working as a full-time artist and part time Art Educator at the Museum of Contemporary Arts Sydney and Powerhouse Museum enables her to be involved with the community in a meaningful and rewarding manner.
Artwork: Pink Galah
Whimsical Worlds
Artist: Ayla Pilosof
This series showcases a vibrant collection of fantasy interpretations of the real world, as seen through Ayla’s wild imagination. While undergoing treatment at the hospital, Ayla found that her connection to these imaginary worlds helped her navigate difficult times.
Ayla is 11 years old and adores illustrating. She couples this with her love of reading, which inspires her to create imaginary and often funny artworks.
Artwork: Alchemist's Library (2024)
The Grey Area
ChIPS, 2024
Peer support is the foundational thread to this collection of artworks created by young people living with chronic health conditions and/or disability. The artists share personal well-being resources and self-management tools through their work, helping adolescents navigate health settings and advocate for innovative methods to improve health outcomes.
Artwork: The Grey Area
Butterfly Transformation
Artist: Sue Jo Wright
Sue Jo Wright is a Deaf, mixed media artist living and working on Gadigal, Wangal, and Bidjigal Country. Her work incorporates Auslan (Australian Sign Language) to provide a captivating window into the inner world of the Deaf community, offering a unique and insightful perspective to a broader audience.
Featuring a collection of embroidered textiles in sign language, this work tells the story of a caterpillar's life stage journey, symbolising learning, exploration, and transformation.
Artwork: Caterpillar (larva)
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