Fighting not Dancing :: Scott Harrower

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Fighting not Dancing has been made possible by insurmountable occurrences that have shaped me and my need to challenge injustices inflicted on Others. To those events; I speak out. My gratitude to Lismore Regional Gallery staff who have supported this work being made public. My sincere thanks to the actors who joined the fight with me; your patience and enthusiasm have made this all possible. In no particular order; Victer Ulrich, Glen Mackay, Jeremy Medina-Allum, Dr John Rule, Cameron Duggin, Aaron Urquhart, Greg White, Matt Hogan, Mac McMahon, Chris Harris, Carlo De Angelis, Jim Sinclair, David Sattler, Kalani Tardrew-O’Meara, Dean Grant, Greg Lynn, Barrie Harrison, Basil Cameron, Alex Salvat. Ron Nahass, thank you for accepting the challenge of working with me. Your music enlivens the spirit of resistance that began at the Stonewall Inn; to you and your Ensemble, I am indebted to your talents; Kyle Walker, Ben Solis, Darcy Leon, Kevin Virgilio, Andrew Berman, Alvaro Rodas, Paul Robertson, Andrew Holland, Hubert Chen, Jonathan Bloomfield, Ben Espinosa, Adam Van Housen, Marvin Li, William Deion, Bjorn Berkout, Adrienne Lloyd and voice-over by Mat Lydon. Dr Pól-Miles McCann your written words speak an insightful truth and mindful recognition. Thank you for your essay. My irreplaceable seamstress, Rita Tarraran; let’s make costumes together again. You never dropped a stitch, while I unpicked mine. Dr Fiona Foley, thank you for the guidance. I heard every word you said. Finally, I would like to thank my Mother and Father, for never turning their back on me; my pink family and friends for your constant support, I offer you my respect; and dedicate this work to all the LGBTIQ folk, past and present who have given of themselves to fight for our equality. Scott Harrower BCA

MUSIC: G’day Cpt. Moonlite, composer: Ronald Nahass (musician, teacher); commissioned by Scott Harrower. IMAGES: front cover: You are Nothing but a Social Menace, 1951 (detail) inside left to right: Adjudicator’s Glee and Fairground Attraction above: A Lover’s Grief, Port Arthur, 1846 All images courtesy the artist exhibition dates: 18 May – 30 June 2019, Lismore Regional Gallery Images and text are copyright of the artist, the writer, and Lismore Regional Gallery. All rights reserved. Except under the conditions described in the Australian Copyright Act 1968 and subsequent amendments, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, duplicating or otherwise without the permission of the copyright owners.

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FIGHTING NOT DANCING SCOTT HARROWER


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