The 24 graduate artists showcased in this year’s “Hatched” exhibition have created a powerful and pensive testimonial to their generation, writes Patrick Gunasekera.
Author Archives: Patrick Gunasekera
Q&A
Art draws connection in diaspora
21 April 2021
What happens when the second generation takes the lead?
Founded by emerging local creatives Elham Eshraghian-Haakansson and Asha Kiani, Second Generation Collective makes space for the stories of migrants who fled to Australia from Iran during the 1979 revolution, and their children who have grown up in Whadjuk Noongar country (Perth).
Reviews
Bold queer comedy with a tender heart
22 January 2021
Patrick Gunasekera revels in the atmosphere of 3 Broke Gays and believes it’s one of the best stand-up shows you’ll find at this year’s Fringe.
Reviews
A fantastically camp take on Madonna
19 January 2021
Fantastically camp and innovative, Madonna enthralled Patrick Gunasekera with its blend of drag and circus acts.
Features
Graduates hope for arts future
15 December 2020
Who’d want to be embarking on a career in the performing arts right now?! Patrick Gunasekera takes a look at the challenges facing arts graduates and discovers hope for the future.
Kids
Sensory experience overwhelms in Whoosh!
23 September 2020
Disabled and autistic reviewer Patrick Gunasekera has concerns about ‘Whoosh!’, Sensorium Theatre’s latest show for neurodiverse children which is part of AWESOME Festival next week.
Reviews
Technicolour courage
20 August 2020
What can be found in the extravagantly coloured and textured world of xhe (online)? Patrick Gunasekera tuned into Zoom to find out.
Features
Young artists bloom online
19 April 2020
Youth Week WA is underway and Patrick Gunasekera chats with four young artists about their arts practices and how they are moving their creative projects onto virtual platforms.
Reviews
On the right wavelength
13 February 2020
Patrick Gunasekera is relieved to find The Aspie Hour is a smart, funny cabaret that doesn’t talk down to people with disability.
Reviews
Laughs, lamps and love
10 February 2020
Patrick Gunasekera appreciates the warm welcome in this imaginative, disability-inclusive retelling of Aladdin.
