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Shiprow, Aberdeen - to raise awareness of and celebrate the ‘umbrella’ term of neurodiversity, which includes ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyspraxia. The project runs until September.
Hundreds of brightly-coloured brollies have been suspended in the air above the market and beyond in Newark, to raise awareness and acceptance of neurological conditions.
The project was officially launched in partnership with the ADHD Neurodiversity Foundation. About one in ten people have dyslexia, one in 20 have ADHD and one in 60 are autistic and together with other conditions that makes up about a quarter of the population of this planet.
Quote….“In our culture, historically we have often considered those people as being less intelligent and less able, but we know that isn’t true. Over 30% of chief executives, entrepreneurs and self employed people have ADHD or dyslexia.”
The umbrellas have been installed by Newark Creates, a three year cultural programme in Newark and will remain in place until September.
The ADHD Foundation's Umbrella Project in Church Alley Liverpool
The dazzling canopy, is part of an initiative to raise awareness, and to celebrate, ADHD, autism and neurodiversity.
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Ariete (21 marzo - 19 aprile)
Per essere in perfetto allineamento con i ritmi cosmici, comincia a lavorare sulle fondamenta della tua vita. Prenditi più cura delle persone che si prendono cura di te. Assicurati di avere una buona scorta di quelle risorse che ti mantengono forte e sano. Controlla se, per caso, hai bisogno d’intensificare il tuo legame emotivo con le tradizioni a cui sei più affezionato. Ma questa è solo una parte di quello che dovrai fare, Ariete. Dovrai anche invitare i tuoi compagni di giochi più scatenati a una chiassosa cerimonia d’inaugurazione.
Toro (20 aprile - 20 maggio)
Due terzi delle persone intervistate in un sondaggio hanno risposto che preferirebbero avere un bell’aspetto piuttosto che essere in salute. Spero tu non sia una di loro. Paradossalmente, se la prossima settimana punterai tutto sull’apparenza (e quindi cercherai solo di fare buona impressione, ti comporterai disonestamente per ottenere favori e indosserai abiti scomodi ma sexy), finirai per sentirti giù di tono e poco attraente. Se invece darai la priorità al tuo benessere (ti prenderai cura del tuo corpo, frequenterai ambienti rilassanti e cercherai di fare incontri che coccolino il tuo io segreto) ti sentirai e apparirai stupendo.
Gemelli (21 maggio - 20 giugno)
Se sei impantanato nella noia della routine quotidiana l’astrologia può aprirti la mente e indicarti possibilità interessanti che prima ignoravi. Può mostrarti il quadro generale della tua vita, cancellando le aspettative limitate e le idee limitanti che hai su di te. Può anche liberare la tua immaginazione da infiniti circoli viziosi. Ma affidarsi agli oroscopi ha anche dei lati negativi. Se sei superstizioso, potresti diventarlo ancora di più. Se sei incline alla passività, potrebbe ridurre ancora la tua forza di volontà. Quindi mi rendo conto che, per quanto io l’ami, l’astrologia può essere ingannevole e fuorviante. C’è qualcosa di simile nel tuo mondo, Gemelli? Qualcosa che ti nutre e t’ispira, ma solo se l’affronti con cautela? È un buon momento per chiamare a raccolta tutta la tua cautela.
Cancro (21 giugno - 22 luglio)
Non m’interessa se la chiami misteriosa intuizione o semplice telepatia: nelle prossime tre settimane potrai sfruttare più del solito questa forma di conoscenza. Quindi fammi un favore: approfittane! Potrebbe evitarti inutili perdite di tempo. Forse ti permetterà anche di scoprire opportunità nascoste o mascherate. Attento però: se non ci credi, i poteri psichici potrebbero non funzionare. Perciò, metti da parte lo scetticismo e considerali assolutamente reali.
Leone (23 luglio - 22 agosto)
Diamo un’occhiata in giro per vedere se possiamo fare un po’ di sano casino, Leone. È il momento giusto. Hai bisogno di qualche distrazione propizia. Mi sembra che in questo momento una tentazione proibita non sia più così proibita. Oppure potresti lasciarti ispirare da una strana fonte d’attrazione o accettare un consiglio estroso che ti farà cambiare radicalmente. Sei pronto ad avventurarti in una zona off limits? Guarda lì. Ecco una di quelle occasioni intriganti di cui ti parlavo. Chissà che succederebbe se schiacciassi quel bottone verde. Coraggio! Non cominciare a dire “ma… no…”. Buttati! È stato interessante, no? Allora provaci ancora.
Vergine (23 agosto - 22 settembre)
Hai la tendenza a reagire in modo eccessivo. Rischi di dare una risposta sproporzionata a uno stimolo modesto. Dovresti sempre chiederti: “I sentimenti che provo sono adeguati a quello che sta succedendo? O sono l’esplosione di tutto quello che ho represso in passato?”. Ti consiglio anche di tener conto della legge di Hoare sui grandi problemi: dentro ogni grande problema ce n’è uno più piccolo che sta lottando per venir fuori. Rifletti sul fatto che un leggero ritocco potrebbe essere più efficace di una battaglia epica.
Bilancia (23 settembre - 22 ottobre)
Temple Grandin è una donna autistica di successo. Soffre di questo disturbo dall’infanzia ma è riuscita a laurearsi in zoologia, a scrivere un best seller e a progettare attrezzature più adatte per l’allevamento del bestiame. Anche se l’autismo le ha creato dei problemi, Grandin sa di avere delle qualità che le persone normali non hanno. Per esempio, la sua estrema sensibilità e la straordinaria memoria visiva le hanno permesso di capire meglio i bisogni degli animali. Se esistesse una cura per l’autismo, dice, non la farebbe. È una sostenitrice della neurodiversità. Ora ti faccio una domanda, Bilancia: hai anche tu una presunta menomazione da cui in realtà dipende il tuo talento? Questa settimana coltivala e rendile onore.
Scorpione (23 ottobre - 21 novembre)
L’autrice di manuali di self help Barbara De Angelis ha scritto un libro dove c’insegna a “fare l’amore tutto il giorno”. Forse lo leggerò, ma in questo momento m’interessa di più la tua opinione. Come faresti l’amore – ho detto amore, non sesso – con un panino, con la musica che ascolti, con un vaso di fiori, con gli estranei che incontri al bar, con tutto? La tua abilità in quest’arte è al massimo.
Sagittario (22 novembre - 21 dicembre)
Non è un buon periodo per trattarti come una bestia da soma o per lasciarti sommergere da pensieri cupi e opprimenti. Sei particolarmente sensibile, Sagittario, delicato e impressionabile come un giovane poeta innamorato di un paradiso onirico. Devi accumulare grandi dosi di dolcezza e quantità irragionevoli di serenità, capacità di ascolto e profonda empatia. Se gli altri non riescono a tenerti su di morale e non ti fanno regali meravigliosi, dovrai provvedere da solo.
Capricorno (22 dicembre - 19 gennaio)
Su alcuni giornali che pubblicano il mio oroscopo, le mie parole scelte con tanta cura sono relegate nelle ultime pagine tra gli annunci che offrono sesso a pagamento. Per i miei lettori più sensibili è un problema, ma riescono comunque a concentrarsi sulla lettura senza farsi distrarre dalle pagine vicine. La prossima settimana dovrai adottare la stessa strategia, Capricorno. Solo una piccola parte delle informazioni che ti arriveranno sarà veramente utile e spesso sarà circondata da una massa di elementi estranei. Concentrati bene e cerca di tirare fuori solo quello che ti serve senza lasciarti disturbare dal resto.
Acquario (20 gennaio - 18 febbraio)
Falle da solo le tue acrobazie, Acquario. Non chiedere a una controfigura di farle per te. Accetta le critiche e rivendica i meriti che ti spettano. Non cercare capri espiatori e non tollerare plagi. Faresti bene anche a consegnare personalmente i tuoi messaggi, a cantarti le tue canzoni e a prenderti a calci nel sedere da solo. Lascia stare i sostituti, per piacere. Non puoi arrivare dove vuoi se fai viaggiare qualcun altro al posto tuo. L’unico modo in cui riuscirai a guadagnarti un premio importante per il prossimo capitolo della tua vita è fare tutto da
solo.
Pesci (19 febbraio - 20 marzo)
I Girls sono uno dei gruppi più interessanti del 2009. Secondo il mensile Spin, il loro primo cd Album è tra i cinque migliori dell’anno. Dopo essere stati in tour per mesi, a febbraio i Girls sono tornati a San Francisco e hanno dato un concerto che ha fatto il tutto esaurito. Il cantante Christopher Owens si è presentato sul palco con dei pantaloni da pigiama arancioni e una camicia di flanella verde sgualcita per dimostrare che il successo non gli ha dato alla testa. Questa settimana, Pesci, ti consiglio di prendere esempio da Owens. Sii rilassato e a tuo agio mentre sali di livello nel campo di attività che hai scelto.
The ADHD Foundation's popular Umbrella Project has returned to Church Alley in Liverpool
The dazzling canopy, which features bright red, blue, green and yellow umbrellas, is part of an initiative to raise awareness, and to celebrate, ADHD, autism and neurodiversity.
Newark-on-Trent town centre has been transformed with brightly coloured umbrellas, aimed at raising awareness around neurodivergent (autism, dyslexia etc) conditions, as part of the nationwide Neurodiversity Umbrella Project.
The ADHD Foundation's Umbrella Project in Church Alley Liverpool
The dazzling canopy, which features bright red, blue, green and yellow umbrellas, is part of an initiative to raise awareness, and to celebrate, ADHD, autism and neurodiversity.
In Cruickshank Botanic Garden, University of Aberdeen - designed to raise awareness and understanding of neurodiversity
The Umbrella Project in Hanley Stoke on Trent.
Quote from the website "The Stoke-On-Trent Trent City Centre BID in partnership with the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity and many local businesses are bringing an uplifting and iconic public art installation to Stoke on-Trent City Centre in July 2022.
The Neurodiversity Umbrella Project is a national arts installation which raises the awareness and understanding of our cognitive and learning differences, and celebrates the intelligence, talents and employability of every human being.
A vibrant canopy of hundreds of colourful umbrellas suspended above high streets and public spaces, it is designed to represent 1 in 5 people whom are neurodiverse and recognise the many positive strengths and abilities that comes with learning and thinking differently."
Uma bela surpresa parada no pátio de recepção com um lote carregado, SD70M #733 da campanha da Vale sobre conscientização de síndromes e transtornos como Autismo, Síndrome de Down, epilepsia e neuro diversidade, aguarda condições para puxar seu lote carregado ao virador de vagões. Na minha opinião até agora uma das campanhas mais nobres com o trabalho artístico mais bonito!
A beautiful surprise standing in the reception yard with loaded cars, SD70M #733 from Vale's campaign to raise awareness of syndromes and disorders such as Autism, Down Syndrome, epilepsy and neurodiversity, sits awaiting conditions to pull your batch to the car dumper. In my opinion so far one of the noblest campaigns with the most beautiful artistic work!
Прекрасный сюрприз, стоящий во дворе приемной с загруженными автомобилями, SD70M № 733 из кампании Vale по повышению осведомленности о синдромах и расстройствах, таких как аутизм, синдром Дауна, эпилепсия и нейроразнообразие, ждет условий, чтобы доставить вашу партию в самосвал. На мой взгляд, это одна из самых благородных кампаний с самой красивой художественной работой!
The ADHD Foundation's Umbrella Project in Church Alley Liverpool
The canopy of umbrellas, is part of an initiative to raise awareness, and to celebrate, ADHD, autism and neurodiversity.
While doing not much at all today i came across an article in the times online with luck the following link will take you to the article.
uk.yahoo.com/news/telling-them-lies-parents-anger-1445464...
Its basically about concerned parents who believe their kids have been brainwashed into becoming trans with the help of the education system, Now while I understand some of the worries some glaringly obvious observations can be made such as this this
"Anne was also shocked by the speed at which her daughter, who had always been a tomboy, had socially transitioned. It was the beginning of lockdown and with home schooling, she was spending all her time online, where she found a community of people who “indoctrinated” her"
This is one of my biggest issues. Why is it a girl can be a Tomboy and totally accepted as such but a boy can't be a janegirl without getting a beating or told its very very wrong!!
Also why is it OK to be a tomboy until said girl realises she should have been a boy at that point all hell brakes lose.
That's the disturbing thing about the quote
" her daughter, who had always been a tomboy"
Is this not blinding obvious that the girl actually sees herself as a boy just like many of us saw ourselves as girls at such a young age!! This parent is blind to her daughters mental state. and has admitted in the statement that her daughter had always been a tomboy hence any suggestion that she was groomed or brainwashed is totally false, All the girl did was discover what was actually wrong with her/him and sought help from people like her/him.
This next part made me laugh because i really don't know where they get this rubbish from or at least in my case it is rubbish.
"Eventually, Anne found a therapist and her daughter was assessed as having Asperger’s.
There is growing evidence of a crossover between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and gender dysphoria.
The largest study to date, by Cambridge University, found that transgender and gender-diverse people were up to six times as likely to have autism than the rest of the population and had “significantly higher” self-reported measures of autistic traits.
The Cass review found that a third of young people referred to gender identity clinics have autism or other types of neurodiversity.
OK for the record I don't have Asperger’s, Autism or any other mental health issue other than the belief from a very young age that i should have been female, I don't hate my body, i was never abused or felt anything other than being happy with who i am. so all those stats above don't work for me and i am sure they don't work for an awful lot of us.
I will say however being trans has become trendy, its the thing to be and a lot of people do go down the transition route who possibly shouldn't Hence why i think it should be easier to self identify without the need for medical intervention at least that way if you discover you made the wrong move you can go back.
As for DE transitioning yeah that happens and will happen more because being trans is trendy and people change minds like the weather, that said the true (Oh i will get killed for saying this) transgendered people won't go back on their choice.
The article is the usual emotive bit of writing that does question what is happening in our world rightly so, Its just a shame that it is more based around the parents disappoint that their children see themselves as the opposite gender than they were born. Unlike being gay you can't hide being trans, its pretty darn obvious when Jane becomes Tom and that has an awful lot of attached social stigma.
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Today it is World Autism acceptance and awareness day. Yes I have it, also ADHD. My biggest special interest are lampposts. So I combined two of my hobbies, lampposts and Lego.
Returning from 2022 (when I couldn't go), Lightscape transformed the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne/Naarm.
In past light exhibitions (I specifically recall their fire events), the art displays have been somewhat interactive. This exhibition kept you on a specific path you could not wander off from. Therefore I felt detached from the artworks. Whilst there were a couple of highlights in the first half (starting from the main gate entrance), I felt the real excited began after the midway point.
I went to the relaxed session, but their idea of lower numbers, is ridiculous. we started the trail right on go time, but within 45mins, the grounds were swarming with people. There should have been a much longer lead time for the relaxed session - lower numbers is the biggest draw card for people with disability and neurodiversity. PLUS the volume of the music playing was not at relaxed levels. Accessibility isn't hard, so why do so many venues continue to fail?! Not that buying an accessible ticket was accessible - Ticketek is really a sh!t show when it comes to accessibility - it took six weeks to book a ticket that could have been purchased in 15mins (not to mention the stress involved in having to get someone to organise to take a call at a time that suited all parties - with my brand of autism I do not speak over the phone).
The official blurb: "Be mesmerised by a six metre orb made of thousands of LEDs, singing trees and a flickering fire garden amongst colour-changing installations, soundscapes and large-scale illuminated sculptures. Experience the new two kilometre trail around the lake and celebrate the beauty of nature after dark."
A admirável 733 se encontra em uma das linhas do pátio de formação aguardando autorização para partir do terminal de Ponta da Madeira.
A pintura especial diz respeito a campanha da Vale sobre conscientização de síndromes e transtornos como Autismo, Síndrome de Down, epilepsia e neuro diversidade, aguarda condições para puxar seu lote carregado ao virador de vagões. Na minha opinião até agora uma das campanhas mais nobres com o trabalho artístico mais bonito!
The lovely 733 sits idling at formation yard awaiting authorization to depart from Ponta da Madeira Terminal.
The special painting is abount Vale's campaign to raise awareness of syndromes and disorders such as Autism, Down Syndrome, epilepsy and neurodiversity, awaiting conditions to pull its loaded batch to the wagon dumper. In my opinion so far one of the noblest campaigns with the most beautiful artistic work!
Восхитительный Боинг 733 стоит на одной из линий тренировочной площадки в ожидании разрешения на вылет из терминала Понта-да-Мадейра.
Специальная картина посвящена кампании Vale по повышению осведомленности о синдромах и расстройствах, таких как аутизм, синдром Дауна, эпилепсия и нейроразнообразие, в ожидании условий, чтобы доставить загруженную партию в вагоноопрокидыватель. На мой взгляд, это одна из самых благородных кампаний с самой красивой художественной работой!
Great round of books. Neurotribes. The legacy of Autism and future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman was incredible, maybe a little long in spots. The history of Autism and medicine is the history of the world and the future of the race. Reagan by Brands was fantastic, you felt like you are part of the family at times. Carrier is a series of Navy guys talking about their carrier experiences over decades. Edited perfectly by Jean Hood, a little dated but still very interesting. I love getting a great round of books.
Returning from 2022 (when I couldn't go), Lightscape transformed the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne/Naarm.
In past light exhibitions (I specifically recall their fire events), the art displays have been somewhat interactive. This exhibition kept you on a specific path you could not wander off from. Therefore I felt detached from the artworks. Whilst there were a couple of highlights in the first half (starting from the main gate entrance), I felt the real excited began after the midway point.
I went to the relaxed session, but their idea of lower numbers, is ridiculous. we started the trail right on go time, but within 45mins, the grounds were swarming with people. There should have been a much longer lead time for the relaxed session - lower numbers is the biggest draw card for people with disability and neurodiversity. PLUS the volume of the music playing was not at relaxed levels. Accessibility isn't hard, so why do so many venues continue to fail?! Not that buying an accessible ticket was accessible - Ticketek is really a sh!t show when it comes to accessibility - it took six weeks to book a ticket that could have been purchased in 15mins (not to mention the stress involved in having to get someone to organise to take a call at a time that suited all parties - with my brand of autism I do not speak over the phone).
The official blurb: "Be mesmerised by a six metre orb made of thousands of LEDs, singing trees and a flickering fire garden amongst colour-changing installations, soundscapes and large-scale illuminated sculptures. Experience the new two kilometre trail around the lake and celebrate the beauty of nature after dark."
Aberdeen Umbrella Project featuring multi-coloured umbrellas suspended across city centre streets, the displays aim to raise awareness of and to celebrate the ‘umbrella’ term of neurodiversity, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyspraxia.
Yellow Warning: Yellow warnings can be issued for a range of weather conditions, issued when it is likely that the weather will cause some low level impacts, including some disruption to travel.
This was issued prior to our recent storm "Pia"
The University of Liverpool has displayed over 100 umbrellas on University Square as part of the nationwide Neurodiversity Umbrella Project, (co-ordinated by the ADHD Foundation.)
The Umbrella Project had previously been on Church Alley in the City.
NB, Liverpool anthem, "You'll never walk alone" ;-)))
ergo, he must be an Everton fan ;-))
Returning from 2022 (when I couldn't go), Lightscape transformed the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne/Naarm.
In past light exhibitions (I specifically recall their fire events), the art displays have been somewhat interactive. This exhibition kept you on a specific path you could not wander off from. Therefore I felt detached from the artworks. Whilst there were a couple of highlights in the first half (starting from the main gate entrance), I felt the real excited began after the midway point.
I went to the relaxed session, but their idea of lower numbers, is ridiculous. we started the trail right on go time, but within 45mins, the grounds were swarming with people. There should have been a much longer lead time for the relaxed session - lower numbers is the biggest draw card for people with disability and neurodiversity. PLUS the volume of the music playing was not at relaxed levels. Accessibility isn't hard, so why do so many venues continue to fail?! Not that buying an accessible ticket was accessible - Ticketek is really a sh!t show when it comes to accessibility - it took six weeks to book a ticket that could have been purchased in 15mins (not to mention the stress involved in having to get someone to organise to take a call at a time that suited all parties - with my brand of autism I do not speak over the phone).
The official blurb: "Be mesmerised by a six metre orb made of thousands of LEDs, singing trees and a flickering fire garden amongst colour-changing installations, soundscapes and large-scale illuminated sculptures. Experience the new two kilometre trail around the lake and celebrate the beauty of nature after dark."
Returning from 2022 (when I couldn't go), Lightscape transformed the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne/Naarm.
In past light exhibitions (I specifically recall their fire events), the art displays have been somewhat interactive. This exhibition kept you on a specific path you could not wander off from. Therefore I felt detached from the artworks. Whilst there were a couple of highlights in the first half (starting from the main gate entrance), I felt the real excited began after the midway point.
I went to the relaxed session, but their idea of lower numbers, is ridiculous. we started the trail right on go time, but within 45mins, the grounds were swarming with people. There should have been a much longer lead time for the relaxed session - lower numbers is the biggest draw card for people with disability and neurodiversity. PLUS the volume of the music playing was not at relaxed levels. Accessibility isn't hard, so why do so many venues continue to fail?! Not that buying an accessible ticket was accessible - Ticketek is really a sh!t show when it comes to accessibility - it took six weeks to book a ticket that could have been purchased in 15mins (not to mention the stress involved in having to get someone to organise to take a call at a time that suited all parties - with my brand of autism I do not speak over the phone).
The official blurb: "Be mesmerised by a six metre orb made of thousands of LEDs, singing trees and a flickering fire garden amongst colour-changing installations, soundscapes and large-scale illuminated sculptures. Experience the new two kilometre trail around the lake and celebrate the beauty of nature after dark."
ASD - Face Tattoo [CAROL G] free
This tattoo symbolizes love, inclusion, and respect for neurodiversity. Each puzzle piece reflects the uniqueness of every individual on the autism spectrum. May it serve as a gentle reminder to lead with empathy, celebrate differences, and support true understanding
Store:
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Valentine%20Heart%20Island...
Thanks to Izzyexile for the help with identifying the gentleperson in Pink.
In any case, my flags are:
* Foot fetish (the large one) this is my primary ID, whether or not the LGBTQIA+ community accepts it as valid or not. I’ve known since first grade that I’m attracted to womens’ feet. I was also diagnosed with dyslexia at the same age, but “neurodiversity” was not at thing. Also, fetishism was, at that time, considered a mental illness — kind of like other non-normy IDs.
...and from top on the smaller sign:
* Greyromantic -- on the aromantic spectrum, but capable of romance occasionally, and under certain circumstances
* Nebularomantic -- difficulty differentiating between romantic and platonic love and understanding romantic love; reserved for neurodivergent folks
* Neurodiverse/Neurodivergent -- in my case, dyslexia, atypical ADHD and migraines. There also appears to be a strong correlation between neurodivergent people and kink/fetishes.
I’ve been made to feel incredibly small about all of these, especially my foot fetish — by multiple people who claimed to love me, including intimate partners, and been referred to therapy to be “cured” — guess what? I, too, was born this way, and, to their credit, the therapists eventually acknowledged this.
Sometimes, when human interactions are too much, you are better off talking to a cat.
I'd like to say something very profound now, on the subject of neurodiversity, but I am too tired to think so instead I am asking everyone to be kind, especially this mental health awareness week.
Meet my granddaughter, Everly. She’s five years old, full of energy, curiosity, and sunshine. Everly is autistic and non-communicative—but she is by no means silent. Her smile, her laughter, and her presence speak volumes to those who take the time to see and feel.
Autism looks different for everyone. In Everly’s case, she doesn't use words, but she expresses herself in ways that are just as rich and meaningful. She finds joy in small things—sunlight through a window, textures under her hands, the rhythm of a swing—and that joy is contagious.
She reminds me daily that communication isn’t just about speech. It’s about connection, presence, and love.
"Sparkle Brain. My term for my Epileptic, Bipolar, Chiarian, PTSD-brain–for any neurodivergent brain. Sparkle Brain is big tent. Autistic brains are sparkly. Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizure brains are sparkly. Sensory disordered brains are sparkly. Neurodiversity in all its forms is sparkly."
Inner monologue: Pussy Control
Character: New Genesis Carmel skin at Shiny Shabby (holy wow, is this skin lovely).
New tram hair at Shiny Shabby
Returning from 2022 (when I couldn't go), Lightscape transformed the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne/Naarm.
In past light exhibitions (I specifically recall their fire events), the art displays have been somewhat interactive. This exhibition kept you on a specific path you could not wander off from. Therefore I felt detached from the artworks. Whilst there were a couple of highlights in the first half (starting from the main gate entrance), I felt the real excited began after the midway point.
I went to the relaxed session, but their idea of lower numbers, is ridiculous. we started the trail right on go time, but within 45mins, the grounds were swarming with people. There should have been a much longer lead time for the relaxed session - lower numbers is the biggest draw card for people with disability and neurodiversity. PLUS the volume of the music playing was not at relaxed levels. Accessibility isn't hard, so why do so many venues continue to fail?! Not that buying an accessible ticket was accessible - Ticketek is really a sh!t show when it comes to accessibility - it took six weeks to book a ticket that could have been purchased in 15mins (not to mention the stress involved in having to get someone to organise to take a call at a time that suited all parties - with my brand of autism I do not speak over the phone).
The official blurb: "Be mesmerised by a six metre orb made of thousands of LEDs, singing trees and a flickering fire garden amongst colour-changing installations, soundscapes and large-scale illuminated sculptures. Experience the new two kilometre trail around the lake and celebrate the beauty of nature after dark."