Image description: From the stomach up, a woman with her head tilted back and hands raised partially to the side as if she’s worshipping something above her. She has a glowing white moko kauae on her chin, and an outline of an abstract eye is positioned in the middle of her chest. White beams shoot out of her eyes and the centre of her forehead into a geometric vagina symbolising the womb of The Atua Wāhine - The Divine Feminine. Surrounding her, a pattern of repeated geometric shapes, along with greens, blues, and yellows, contributes to the overall modern and psychedelic art style.
John Landreth acquired his disability mid-acting career. Through navigating chronic pain and a different body, he's also found a new voice for his art and music.
This shouldn’t be our job but it is for some reason.
As the conflict in the Middle East causes devastation for people in Iran, disability communities are starting to recognise the potential ripple effects here in Aotearoa.