DisCONnex – Reframing Resistance

Westconnex has claimed multiple homes and businesses throughout the Inner West. Andrew Chuter of No WestConnex: Public Transport Not Motorways has frankly had enough. He aims to change the way WestConnex is viewed through the eyes of the public, through his co-hosted exhibition, DisCONnex – Reframing Resistance.
He has seen the damage first hand and is fed up with what Westconnex has not only failed to achieve but the problems it has brought forth.

He was more than willing to pull the curtain back and give some insight into the exhibition

“The original idea was to use salvaged pieces from the demolition of homes in Haberfield to highlight the terrible impacts of WestConnex. We then expanded it with other creative works that have been used to protest against the toll road. We want to celebrate the community spirit of resistance and tell the stories of the people whose lives have been turned upside down.”

The constant neglect from state government has led to the mistreatment of local residents. The exhibition aims to bring this to light.

“We hope that the State government will stand up and take notice, also artists and ordinary people that will be inspired to join the ongoing protests and use their creative faculties to oppose WestConnex.”

A lot of people are still in the dark in regards to dismay brought forth by Westconnex. The aim of the exhibition is not only to acknowledge this, but also to attempt to push change. The damage often goes unnoticed, “It’s not until you see it close up and hear the stories of those affected that it sinks in. By seeing the resistance that people have put up, you can also realise how much it means to them.”

Jun 29-Jul 9, 11am-4pm. Chrissie Cotter Gallery, Pidock St, Camperdown. FREE.

By Tommy Boutros