SEE THE CATALOGUE | BUY THE WORK | BOOK THE OPENING | BOOK THE WORKSHOPWhat do you want to protest? What actions (or inactions) causes you distress? What is happening in our world that you do not agree with? What are your hopes for the future?
Joy can be an act of resistance. ‘Radical Joy’ radiates and inspires. It is not dependent on outside forces but is within us and within our control, and when expressed, can help make change for all and inspire others to do the same. Joy is an invitation to resist the status quo.
We can respond to issues and concerns with anger or sadness. But while anger can temporarily mobilise us, it is exhausting and disempowering in the long term. Instead, let’s aim for “tactical frivolity” – the art of using humor and absurdity to challenge the status quo.
This exhibition and community engagement program explores how we can face adversity or challenges with hope and humour. It is also a way of 'giving the finger' to practices and events that do not sit easily with our own moral compass.
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Lynn is an experienced educator and artist. Her post-graduate degrees include a Master Of Education (Deakin University) and a Graduate Certificate in Education (Newcastle University). She has expertise in arts education. She has worked across a range of schools in the ACT in roles including arts educator and Principal. She currently works at the University of Canberra as a sessional academic (Education) and as a freelance arts educator and community arts practitioner.
Lynn has a particular interest in textiles (especially felt making) and theatre arts. Some of her more recent works explore the intersection between textile and theatre arts. Lynn has taught feltmaking workshops for a range of organisation in the Canberra region. Her textile works have been exhibited by Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Craft& Design Canberra, CRF and Belconnen Arts Centre.
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Gallery open WED-FRI 2:30-6:00pm, SAT 10:00am-3:00pm (not ticketed); Community engagement workshops (ticketed) Saturday 14 November at 10.30am and 1pm.
Image Credits: Lynn Peterson | Radical Joy and Dissent 2025 | Photo courtesy of artist