Yeerongpilly artist Rachel Si-En Choi has been awarded a $9,900 grant from the Brisbane City Council’s Creative Sparks Programme to develop a groundbreaking project titled “New Waves.”
Rachel’s project will be a hybrid event and exhibition designed to explore the intersection of art and the lived experiences of the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. By incorporating film, music, and photography, the event aims to bridge the gap between artistic expression and accessibility.
Set against a melancholic beach backdrop, “WAVES” tells the story of Indiana, a young woman grappling with the recent death of her mother. Seeking solace in music, Indiana finds no comfort, instead experiencing a tormenting descent into debilitating phantom noises and intrusive sounds from her neighbour.
The Creative Sparks Grants program, a joint initiative by Brisbane City Council and Arts Queensland, awarded nearly $200,000 in total funding to 19 Brisbane-based artists and arts groups. This investment aims to bolster the city’s vibrant creative scene by supporting the development and presentation of diverse artistic projects across various suburbs.
The 2024 Creative Sparks grant recipients represent a wide range of artistic disciplines. Alongside Rachel’s exploration of accessibility, other funded projects include a new musical by Paul Hodge and a circus performance.
This diversity ensures Brisbane audiences will have a multitude of exciting artistic experiences to choose from in the coming months.
Published 25-April-2024
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