My Two Blankets

If you haven't read the book My Two Blankets by Irena Kobald I encourage you to do so. It is a meaningful tale about displacement, otherness and ultimately kindness and friendship. The amazing team at The Lighthouse Toowoomba wove together a stunning community project that illuminated the pages of the story throughout the gallery and featured key installations of reponsive pieces. 

They also held readings from the author and asked me to support two community kids sessions in the creation of their panel for a community blanket. 

I love these kinds of projects, I find my role is to simply listen, encourage and support technical artistic advice, but really champion the individual as the narrator. We also have a creative voice, but sometimes it is intimidating to share. Especially in a public forum. Paired with the unknown of materials and what to do with them, something that feels natural for me, becomes an incredible hurdle for others. And it is in this space I find my roll is to be the quiet pillar one can lean on when they need a little support.