What place does your lived experience of mental distress or disability have within your art?

In this video, Dan, Rhen and Andi reflect on how their lived experience of both disability and mental distress intersects with their art practices. Andi shares a poem she wrote that highlights how art can explore personal experiences of disability and mental distress. The conversation investigates themes of self expression, community, identity and privilege.

Recorded as part of the Alter State Festival 2022 and proudly supported by the Besen Family Foundation.

Facilitator: Artemis Munoz (they/them)

Panellists:

● Andi Snelling (she/her)

● Dan Graham (he/him)

● Rhen Soggee (they/them)