In this diverse array of artworks, the artists share imaginings, connections to Country, moments in time and fragments of sensory experience.

Expressed using a visual language of line, form, colour and gestural mark making. Realisations are essential to the creative process. In the context of visual arts practice, realisation could refer to art-making as a means for expressing emotional or spiritual experiences. Realised can also describe a finished or resolved work of art. Conversely a realisation may come at the beginning of the artist's process, refering to an initial fragment of an idea, a flash of insight that becomes a catalyst for a creative journey. At other times realisation might refer to achieving a level of technical skill. Arrived at by methodical practice and incremental studio development. As artists working in the studio, the processes and phases of expressive realisation are intrinsic to a lifelong creative practice.

Exhibition Dates: Saturday 19 July to Saturday 2 August 2025

Opening Night: 5.30pm Friday, 18 July 2025

Drinks available for purchase at the bar and light nibbles provided.

Location: Tactile Arts Gallery 
19 Conacher St, The Gardens, NT

Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 2pm
(Please Note: The gallery is only open during exhibitions and does not open on public holidays)

ABOUT THE FREE SPACE STUDIO

The Free Space Studio is a project of Arts Access Darwin at Darwin Community Arts; currently representing 19 Darwin based visual artists with disability. The aim of the Free Space Studio workshop program is to support artists with disability to develop studio skills and access professional development outcomes such as participation in exhibitions (both group & solo exhibitions), artist residencies, travel opportunities to participate in conferences, representation in publications and promotional and media opportunities.

• Tara Darcy Yolnju/Maningrida

• Rosita Jabinmarra Yolnju/Maningrida

• Annie Moors Yolnju/Milingimbi

• John Milikens Yolnju/Maningrida

• William Mareko Torres Strait

•Warren Garrawitja Yolnju/Milingimbi

• Manoli Lafazanis

• Samantha Callaghan

• Leigh Zarimis

• Abigail Marralngurra Kiyuk

• Roger Yambeing Nauiyu

• Steven Conway

• Angelique Martin

• Donovan Mota Jawoyn/Torres Strait

• Mark Cavanagh

• Chiara Gagliardo

• Joanne van Roden

• Wendy Lamble

•Molly Kroes