Image credit: Lucinda Crimson, Staying Upright in ‘The New Normal’, 2024. Photography by Brad Coleman.
SICK AF
TOURING 2025-27
Exploring the languages and personal stories of chronic illness and injuries, and the process of healing, through contemporary craft and the arts.
SICK AF delves into the personal narratives of artists who have navigated life altering illnesses or injuries, using art as a medium for expression and healing. Curated by Amanda Alderson, the exhibition features work from over 20 local, national and international artists. Each piece offers a unique insight into the artists’ journeys, offering both intimate and universal reflections on resilience, healing, and creativity.
Image credits: SICK AF, Rose de Freycinet Gallery, installation view, 2025. Photos by Ash Crammond | SICK AF, Cannery Arts Centre, 2026, installation view. Photos by Dan Paris
ARTISTS
Amanda Alderson, Susan Margareta Allwood, Christina Baltais, Helena Bogucki, Ron Bradfield Jnr, Nadeen Brown, Melissa Cameron, Kate Campbell-Pope, Olga Cironis, Brad Coleman, Lucinda Crimson, Ana Fuentes, Catherine Higham, Sunniva Innstrand, Eden Lennox, Wendy Lugg, Annemieke Mulders, Shayne O’Donnell, Shereen Ricupero, Claire Townsend, Annamaria Weldon
TOURING DETAILS FOR VENUES
| AVAILABILITY | July 2026 – May 2027 |
| COST-SHARE | Non-members: $4,500 + GST Members: $4,000 + GST |
| MEDIA | Includes jewellery, mixed media, photography, poetry, video, textiles, printmaking, collage, drawings, and carving. |
| INSTALL | Approx. 40 running metres of wall space required for full presentation. Approx. 10sqm floor space required. Scalable for smaller venues with minimum 2 months’ notice. |
| INTERPRETATION MATERIALS | Exhibition intro panel, artwork labels, large font labels booklet. A comprehensive website for the exhibition including artwork and artist biographies can be accessed at sickaf.amandaalderson.com |
| LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT | In-gallery Making Space activity / zine provided with exhibition. Venues are encouraged to provide a simple low-sensory space for visitors. Exhibition artists / curator may self-organise a livestream of opening event, with minimal support required from the venue. Additional engagements can include artist-led making workshops and artist/gallery talk. |
| ARTIST SALES | Visitors wishing to connect with artists or enquire about purchasing works can be directed to individual artist websites and social media pages. |
| MARKETING | Marketing Kit includes high resolution photos, media release template, poster, invitation and invitation list. |
TOUR ITINERARY
2025
July 25 — Aug 31
Rose de Freycinet Gallery
Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery & Visitor Centre
2026
February 27 — March 28
Cannery Arts Centre, Kepa Kurl / Esperance
2027
June 12 — July 24
Katanning Art Gallery
August 6 — September 11
Albany Town Hall
HOST THIS EXHIBITION AT YOUR VENUE
BOOKING CONTACT
Alex Fuller
Exhibitions Touring Manager
exhibitions@artonthemove.art
This project is made possible through the Regional Exhibition Touring Boost with support from the WA Government and delivered by ART ON THE MOVE.