FOR THE VOICELESS

Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 2021.

This work acknowledges those that may not have a voice, particularly those whom, for various reasons, may not feel safe openly identifying as queer people. The wall is made of 3820 roses. Each rose represents an individual who feels or are voiceless. One rose is a unique colour symbolising the idea of the “minority within a minority”, or sections of queer communities that are further marginalised than other sections of queer communities and are often overlooked.

This work formed part of the 10th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT10). The photos of all work at QAGOMA were commissioned for APT10. Images courtesy Queensland Art Gallery l Gallery of Modern Art. Photography: Katie Bennett, Chloe Callistemon, Merinda Campbell, Marc Grimwade, Joe Ruckli, and Lee Wilkes.