The Abbotsford Convent is joining forces with the incredible Slow Art Collective team on a free, immersive sensory exhibition, Pavilion 24, from January 2–11.
Kids and their adults will become hands-on creators of immersive artworks made from recycled and repurposed materials, creating robotics, melodic structures, woven fabric sculptures and lighting devices.
Currently helmed by Chaco Kato and Dylan Martorell, Slow Art Collective focuses on ethical and creative practises, integrating collaboration and environmental sustainability into all aspects of their works. Their interpretation of "slow art" blurs the lines between artists and viewers by emphasising the gradual assimilation of culture through communal connections. Founded in Melbourne and now achieving national and global acclaim, the Convent is thrilled to welcome them back again.
The Pavilion will also host a feast of guest artists: Sarah Aiken, Ngioka Bunda-Heath Dan Newell and Lauren Sheree, who will all lead a series of free drop-in workshops designed to offer more opportunities to take inspiration from the exhibition and get creative through performance, craft, and visual arts activities. Each workshop will run between 10am -12noon at The Store.
Sarah Aiken – New Chimeras (5 January)
A collage extravaganza for making mythical creatures using cut-outs of animals, people, plants, machines, objects, or anything that can be imagined.
Lauren Sheree - Symphony of Creativity (6 January)
A crafty kids’ orchestra workshop using paddle pop sticks, tape and string to create custom instrument models.
Ngioka Bunda-Heath – Hip Hop Dance Workshop (8 January)
A safe dance space for all children to have fun, connect with their bodies, make friends and enjoy the freedom of DANCE.
Dan Newell a.k.a. Dandrogyny – Let’s Face it (9 January)
A chance to make a magical version of you! Learn and use make-up tips from the master of enigmatic disguise, Dan Newell, a.k.a. Dandrogyny.Relaxed Sessions
You are welcome to two relaxed sessions where touch, sound and texture are just as important as the art-making process. Relaxed sessions limit sensory overload through reduced capacity, dim lights and chill–out spaces – a stress-free environment for everyone to enjoy.4 January, 10am-noon
8 January, 10am-noon
Where: Pavilion 24 at the Abbotsford Convent. The Store, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford
When: January 2-11, 10am – 2pm
Cost: FREE