Evolution of the playsuits…
TEST SITE Project - City of Melbourne - October 2023 - Southbank, Melbourne
Playsuits
Starting in 2022, when I commenced my Masters at VCA, I have focused my academic research and practical studio work on being playful and play. 18 months later I have developed and experimented with soft sculpture, sound, installation work and now, wearable art I have called “Playsuits” This playsuits are designed to inhibit, change our gait, sight perceptions and attempt to trigger play memories and freedom. I try to make them accessible for all bodies, bodies that can hide under and feel safe to explore and frolic.
Sydeny May 2023
I was pumped to be accepted into EDGE Art Camp on the GreenWay. This creative art community and residency, run by Inner west council, Sydney, enabled myself and my playsuits to experiment in the community. The 2 week activation meant I could make onsite, and learn about ways to invite adults to play. This activation was a great learning curve, and Im really thankful for this opportunity.
Let make a Play about “Play”
I was excited to receive a Creative Engine Grant, from GPAC (Geelong performing Arts centre) in 2023 where I can get supported to develop a small non verbal play around the playsuits, each playsuit demonstrating a element of play. Watch this space…
TEST Site - City of Melbourne - Sept/Oct 2023
The City of Melbourne’s Test Sites program has supported artists to explore and experiment with temporary creative ideas in the public realm. I tested the playsuits at Southbank, with performers and successfully dressed up strangers and encouraged them to play.
Stop/Think/Play Public Art Performance -MPravillion - Melbourne University- March 2024
Over 13 artists present 13 projects over 13 weeks at MPavilion Parkville, as part of our Semester One 2024 program. Every week offers something unique and special in University Square, including art installations, performances, events and demonstrations
ACMI Nights: Beings in partnership with RISING June 2024
Frolic in the surreal underground realm of Beings after dark at ACMI.
Invited artist to present the playsuits at this wonderful evening celebrating all things play!
Image by Emma Byrnes