Help us describe artworks for a future exhibition
For blind and low vision visitors to an art gallery, image descriptions are an essential access resource. But what if descriptions were part of art, rather than an afterthought? Join in on a collaborative audio work for artists’ Rachel Gray and Kim Kilpatrick’s upcoming exhibition at Carleton University Art Gallery.
We’ll look at paintings made by Rachel Gray and based on stories composed by Kim Kilpatrick, and record descriptions for them, which will become part of the exhibition! Varying descriptions of the same work of art reveal the subjectivities of description and the layers of meaning behind works of art.
This event is a drop-in format, but we would appreciate if you let us know you are coming by emailing fiona.wright@carleton.ca.
Access The main accessible entrance and ramp is at 290 Lisgar Street on the north side of the building. There is elevator access to all four levels of the building. The Jean Taron Green Room is on the main floor of the building. For specific access requests or questions, please email fiona.wright@carleton.ca.
Participants
Rachel Gray is a Canadian interdisciplinary director, visual artist, and writer based in Ottawa. Working across film, opera, visual art, and performance, she leads large-scale collaborative projects that centre disability aesthetics and access as a generative creative force.
Kim Kilpatrick is a professional storyteller, music therapist, disability awareness and access technology trainer. Born blind, she uses her art to burst the barriers erected against herself and others with disabilities.