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Join us in the Gallery with award-winning artist, writer, composer and musician Matt Ottley for a screening of his latest work, The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness (MA15+) – a sensory insight into the experiences of those with mental illness. This will be followed by an intimate conversation with Matt, and chance for you to ask him questions.? Saturday 4 March 2023
? 2:00 – 4:00PM
? BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - $7 / $5 for Circle of Friends & Students
♿ This program is wheelchair accessible
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Matt Ottley is an acclaimed and multiple award-winning multi-modal artist, working equally across the fields of literature, visual arts and music. His 2021 picture book, How to make a bird (with Meg McKinlay), was the winner of the CBCA’s Picture Book of the Year Award and joint winner of the Prime Minister’s Award for Children’s Literature. As a composer, and anYamaha endorsed musician, Matt has written scores for many of his picture books, which have been performed by orchestras and musicians across Australia and internationally as part of his Sound of Picture Books initiative.
His newly released picture book for adults and young adults, The Tree of Ecstasy and Unbearable Sadness, is inspired by Matt’s personal experience of bipolar disorder.
For more about his work visit mattottley.com
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace,Canberra,ACT,Australia
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