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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.

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

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


Image credit: 1-5. SICK AF, Installation view, Rose de Freycinet Gallery, 2025. Photography by Ash Crammond | 3. Ron Bradfield Jnr, RESET, 2024 | 4. Shayne O’Donnell, Salt, Mori, Soda, 2023 | 6. Installation view, Nyisztor Studio in Walyalup (Fremantle) | 7. Kate Campbell-Pope, Collect, 2016 | 8. Installation view, Nyisztor Studio with works by Lucinda Crimson, Melissa Cameron and Shayne O’Donnell | 9. Amanda Alderson, shield protect / protect shield, 2021 (detail) | Photography by Brad Coleman.


This project is made possible through the Regional Exhibition Touring Boost with support from the WA Government and delivered by ART ON THE MOVE.