JOY MACHINE IS COMING DOWN (AND IT’S GONNA BE A PARTY!)

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JOY MACHINE IS COMING DOWN (& IT’S GONNA BE A PARTY!) is an exhibition of ceramic sculptures and Claytoons by Janice Raynor (aka A Misunderstood Prod) celebrating our LGBTQIA+ Community and the JOY of Sydney Mardi Gras, in every colour of the Rainbow. QUEER Gaycons are featured with their beloved animals and promote inclusivity for all! The absolutely fabulous Radical Riff Raff Marching Band supports “True Colours,” Queer Youth, and provides a foot-tapping beat for the Opening Evening, while celebrated Indigenous Elder, Uncle John, will give the “Welcome to Country” and offer a Smoking Ceremony to give the “JOY MACHINE” a good-spirited kick start (& it’s gonna be a party!)

Tiliqua Tiliqua Gallery is an artist-run space and community gallery in Enmore, and a welcoming space for my second MG show after 30+ years of Mardi Gras exhibitions in Newtown with Mura Clay and The Kerrie Lowe Gallery.

In previous MG exhibitions, I have included claytoons and sculptures of Fabian Lo Schiavo, Mother Abyss of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Peter Tully, Art Director of MG Parade, Courtney Act, The Huxleys, Leigh Bowery, Frida Kahlo, Dykes On Bikes, Tony Armstrong, Orville Peck, Wednesday Addams, Rhys Nicholson in a “Camp” and often humorous way. However, the work also supports marginalised groups, like our Transgender community, who are challenged by conservative prejudice. Mardi Gras is about community coming together to celebrate being QUEER and finding JOY; however, it began as a…