Practice, Process, Trauma

A conversation with artist Mary Coughlan

Morning tea and opening remarks at 10:30am / Conversation at 11am - 12pm

Join artist Mary Coughlan and Dr Lee-Anne Hall, for an intimate conversation about the exhibition, Covered in Roses/Covered in Ashes, a survey of Coughlan's prolific body of textile work. 

This conversation will focus on the artist's life-long work with textile arts and embroidery, and her drive to create art as a means to express her rage and process her personal feelings as a survivor sexual abuse and assault. Coughlan's exceptionally detailed work also acknowledges the stories of the many women affected by violence that she encountered in her long career as a counsellor. 

PLEASE NOTE

This public program and the related exhibition exhibition contain sensitive content related to experiences of trauma, sexual assault, institutional abuse, gender-based violence and death and dying.

We understand that these topics may be distressing for some individuals and encourage you to consider whether it is best for you to proceed. Parental guidance is recommended for young people under 18 years.

If the themes in this exhibition raise issues for you, there are services that can help.

Below you will find a number of local services to help you out, including a range of 24 hour crisis telephone numbers:

• Wagga Medicare Mental Health Centre (Open 7 days)

• Murrumbidgee Accessline (24/7) on 1800 800 944

• Kids Helpline (24/7) on 1800 55 1800

• NSW Sexual Violence Helpline (24/7) on 1800 424 017

• Lifeline Australia (24/7) on 13 11 14