DRAWING STORIES, PLAYING WITH POEMS

1 Feb – 1 May 2008, Australia Council for the Arts

Drawing stories, playing with poems aims to highlight the changing parameters of literary activity in Australian literature. The Literature Board at the Australia Council particularly encourages  innovative, cross-artform collaborations and emerging forms of  practice. It supports projects that are visually compelling, aesthetically engaging and conceptually sound.

The content of this exhibition demonstrates the strength and vitality of two successful Literature Board grant recipients, multi-award winning writer/illustrator Shaun Tan (VIC) and the creative poetry ensemble, The Red Room Company, headed by Johanna Featherstone (SYD).

It also features an interactive Story of the Future display, inlcuding projects and artists supported through the initiative.   Drop by and check out the display at the Australia Council, Ground Floor, 372 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, Sydney between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.