The NDSP exhibition includes more than 120 pieces created by a group of gifted disabled artists in cooperation with numerous support coordinators and organizations active in the disability community. Paintings, ceramics, jewellery, sculptures, digital art, and photography are among the media on display.
The exhibition’s playful juxtaposition of two spaces—the pandemic-affected world we currently inhabit, which can at times be limiting and isolating, and the creative space where people with disabilities release their emotions and artistic talent through the arts—is the focus of this year’s theme, “Unmasked.”
The arts are crucial to the disability sector because they improve quality of life, foster creativity, and offer opportunities to give back to the community. The NDSP acknowledges the participants’ personal objectives and assists them in accomplishing these objectives.
Award-winning visual artist Hussain Alismail and activist for disability inclusion Jamila Main will be the exhibition’s main attractions. Their creative partnership in this new photo series puts a spotlight on specific concerns relating to city mobility, heritage sites, disability, and accessibility in Adelaide, South Australia, one of the world’s “allegedly” most loveable and “supposedly most accessible” cities.
Along with the individual entries from participants, the exhibition includes group contributions and artwork from support coordinators and organizations that provide services for people with disabilities, including Autism SA, Orana, The Art of Expression, disability Living, and Livability Care.
The majority of the works of art are also for sale, with all proceeds going straight to the creators.
‘Unmasked by NDSP Art Collective’ is NDSP’s approach of providing chances for participants and giving back to the disabled community, with the ultimate goal of engaging and connecting with the sector while overcoming the difficulties brought on by the pandemic.