Luke D King in conversation with artist Ravi Vasavan will delve into the extended artistic themes of his works, focusing on the evolution of access practices and their impact on artistic expression and audience engagement. The nuanced process of language translation—from spoken to written word, and then to Auslan—illustrates the transformative layers of meaning at each stage, prompting a reevaluation of communication and interpretation in the arts. 

Throwing back to 'I Am A...' presented at Next Wave in 2018, Luke and Ravi will engage in a critical dialogue about repetition and difference within the Australian art industry, exploring their effects on access and inclusivity. This discussion will evolve into an interactive session, inviting audience participation to directly experience and expand upon these themes, fostering a collaborative exploration of the arts' potential.

Access information

• The library is physically accessible with lifts across all 3 floors. You can get to the library by tram, train or car. Entry to the library is step-free. Inside there is a hearing loop, lifts and accessible bathrooms.
• This session will be Auslan interpreted and captioned. It will also be recorded for on-demand viewing after the event.
• Download the narrm ngarrgu Library transport and parking information (.docx)
• Download the narrm ngarrgu Library transport and parking information (.pdf)
• Download the narrm ngarrgu Library visual story (.docx)
• Download the narrm ngarrgu Library visual story (.pdf)

• Ages 18+
• Please note: the speakers will use Auslan and Auslan interpreters to convey in spoken English.