Have you ever noticed that signs of care are spotted all over the local ecosystems? Have you ever wondered who is quietly, patiently, tending the wild places in the midst?

Bleeding hearts and Morning glory is a socially engaged exhibition that sees the voices of people with intellectual disability lead conversations about climate change.

Originally created by Studio A artist and environmentalist Guy Fredericks, with fellow advocate Dr Chloe Watfern, this exhibition takes its inspiration from the eco-warriors of Bushlink, a group of neurodivergent bush regenerators who tenderly care for the coastal dunes and nature corridors of Northern Sydney. Central to the exhibition is the image of a Morning glory lasso, rendered delicately in glass, it pays homage to the important work of Bushlink’s quiet heroes.

Guy Fredericks works with Studio A, a Sydney-based leading supported studio for artists with intellectual disability.

Proudly funded by NSW Government. Presented in conjunction with Studio A. Originally commissioned by Manly Art Gallery & Museum.

The project was inspired by time spent with Bushlink, and was created in partnership with guest artist and researcher Chloe Watfern, and Canberra Glassworks.

As a leading Australian supported studio, Studio A is driven to ensure artists with intellectual disability have a voice in contemporary Australian culture and to provide employment to their artists through sustainable creative industry careers.