Collection Details

Name/TitleUn Grande Lavoro del Mondo (A Great Work of the World)

About this objectThe artwork was made in Blacktown with an artists’ collective, called We Are Studios Arts and Disability Incorporated, that were invited by Blacktown Arts to undertake a creative take-over of The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre in 2023. We Are Studios is based in western Sydney, and is the only fully disability-led arts organisation in the Southern Hemisphere.

Grazia Napoletano is an abstract painter who emigrated from Italy at the age of six, and whose work uses bright colours from her everyday life and happy memories. Grazia’s vibrant paintings represent the joy of connection she shares with family and friends, and depicts her optimistic perception of everything that sparks joy. The painting includes motifs and references that represent all the artists who participated in the We Are Studios artists’ workshop program. The exhibition, called WE ARE, was the first disability-led art exhibition and public program held in Blacktown.

MakerNapoletano, Grazia

Maker RoleArtist

Date Made2023

Medium and MaterialsAcrylic paint on canvas

Place MadeAustralia

Place MadeBlacktown

Measurements3000 h x 2640 w mm

Subject and Association DescriptionWE ARE was the debut exhibition and public program celebrating the creative practices of We Are Studios artists. Over 10 weeks, We Are Studios worked collaboratively to develop new interdisciplinary artwork onsite through a creative takeover of Blacktown Arts. We Are Studios is a fully disability-led, inclusive studio that empowers artists with disability to reach their creative potential by creating space to thrive. WE ARE reflected the diverse stories, experiences and connections shared within the We Are Studios artist community, through an accessible multi-sensory and interactive exhibition. Together, the artists responded with their unique practices to elaborate on defining, embracing and sharing who we are as individuals, within a creative network and as western Sydney artists. The exhibition invited people of all abilities to visit and experience the multi-sensory exhibition and participate through guided workshops facilitated by We Are Studios artists, and to contribute to participatory community installations and artworks.

Grazia Napoletano is an abstract painter who emigrated from Italy at the age of six, and whose work uses bright colours from her everyday life and happy memories. Grazia’s vibrant paintings represent the joy of connection she shares with family and friends, and depicts her optimistic perception of everything that sparks joy. The painting includes motifs and references that represent all the artists who participated in the We Are Studios artists’ workshop program in 2023.

Named CollectionBlacktown City Art Collection

Credit Line© the artist

Object TypePainting

Object numberBCC NLO 001